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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.59, 1,024.17 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.59, 1,024.17 and 391.08 is: 585.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.59 : 1,024.17 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.59/1,024.17 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.59x = 1,024.17 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.59x = 400,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,530.12/683.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.92

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