Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.56, 1,023.74 and 593
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 683.56, 1,023.74 and 593 is: 888.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683.56 : 1,023.74 = 593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683.56/1,023.74 = 593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683.56x = 1,023.74 × 593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683.56x = 607,077.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,077.82/683.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888.11
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