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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.72, 1,023.12 and 592.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.72, 1,023.12 and 592.73 is: 886.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.72 : 1,023.12 = 592.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.72/1,023.12 = 592.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.72x = 1,023.12 × 592.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.72x = 606,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,428.80/683.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.96

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