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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.15, 1,024.73 and 390.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.15, 1,024.73 and 390.74 is: 586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.15 : 1,024.73 = 390.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.15/1,024.73 = 390.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.15x = 1,024.73 × 390.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.15x = 400,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,401.05/683.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.11

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