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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.81, 1,024.07 and 394.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.81, 1,024.07 and 394.37 is: 590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.81 : 1,024.07 = 394.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.81/1,024.07 = 394.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.81x = 1,024.07 × 394.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.81x = 403,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,858.35/683.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.60

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