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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.28, 1,019.16 and 581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.28, 1,019.16 and 581.16 is: 866.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.28 : 1,019.16 = 581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.28/1,019.16 = 581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.28x = 1,019.16 × 581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.28x = 592,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,295.03/683.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.84

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