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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.44, 1,020.40 and 580.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.44, 1,020.40 and 580.77 is: 867.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.44 : 1,020.40 = 580.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.44/1,020.40 = 580.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.44x = 1,020.40 × 580.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.44x = 592,616.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,616.26/683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.11

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