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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.08, 1,026.38 and 394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.08, 1,026.38 and 394.72 is: 593.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.08 : 1,026.38 = 394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.08/1,026.38 = 394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.08x = 1,026.38 × 394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.08x = 405,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,130.74/683.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.09

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