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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.06, 1,024.86 and 394.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.06, 1,024.86 and 394.34 is: 591.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.06 : 1,024.86 = 394.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.06/1,024.86 = 394.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.06x = 1,024.86 × 394.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.06x = 404,143.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,143.29/683.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.67

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