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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.88, 1,025.55 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.88, 1,025.55 and 395.52 is: 593.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.88 : 1,025.55 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.88/1,025.55 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.88x = 1,025.55 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.88x = 405,625.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,625.54/683.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.12

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