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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.24, 1,026.20 and 585.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.24, 1,026.20 and 585.70 is: 879.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.24 : 1,026.20 = 585.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.24/1,026.20 = 585.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.24x = 1,026.20 × 585.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.24x = 601,044.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,044.24/683.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.70

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