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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.10, 1,021.98 and 583.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.10, 1,021.98 and 583.01 is: 872.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.10 : 1,021.98 = 583.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.10/1,021.98 = 583.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.10x = 1,021.98 × 583.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.10x = 595,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,824.56/683.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.24

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