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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.19, 1,024.17 and 500.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.19, 1,024.17 and 500.34 is: 750.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.19 : 1,024.17 = 500.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.19/1,024.17 = 500.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.19x = 1,024.17 × 500.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.19x = 512,433.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,433.22/683.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.06

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