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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.73, 1,024.91 and 391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.73, 1,024.91 and 391.13 is: 586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.73 : 1,024.91 = 391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.73/1,024.91 = 391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.73x = 1,024.91 × 391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.73x = 400,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,875.12/683.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.30

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