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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.96, 1,023.80 and 509.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.96, 1,023.80 and 509.60 is: 762.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.96 : 1,023.80 = 509.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.96/1,023.80 = 509.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.96x = 1,023.80 × 509.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.96x = 521,728.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,728.48/683.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.81

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