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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.64, 1,026.37 and 581.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.64, 1,026.37 and 581.58 is: 873.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.64 : 1,026.37 = 581.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.64/1,026.37 = 581.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.64x = 1,026.37 × 581.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.64x = 596,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,916.99/683.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.15

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