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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.68, 1,024.08 and 394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.68, 1,024.08 and 394.96 is: 591.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.68 : 1,024.08 = 394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.68/1,024.08 = 394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.68x = 1,024.08 × 394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.68x = 404,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,470.64/683.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.61

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