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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.98, 1,024.89 and 359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.98, 1,024.89 and 359.02 is: 537.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.98 : 1,024.89 = 359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.98/1,024.89 = 359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.98x = 1,024.89 × 359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.98x = 367,956.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,956.01/683.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.96

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