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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.66, 1,025.82 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.66, 1,025.82 and 395.12 is: 592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.66 : 1,025.82 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.66/1,025.82 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.66x = 1,025.82 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.66x = 405,322.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,322.00/683.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.87

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