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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.20, 1,022.10 and 592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.20, 1,022.10 and 592.90 is: 887.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.20 : 1,022.10 = 592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.20/1,022.10 = 592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.20x = 1,022.10 × 592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.20x = 606,003.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,003.09/683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.01

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