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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.32, 1,026.06 and 391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.32, 1,026.06 and 391.72 is: 588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.32 : 1,026.06 = 391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.32/1,026.06 = 391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.32x = 1,026.06 × 391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.32x = 401,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,928.22/683.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.20

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