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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.22, 1,023 and 582.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.22, 1,023 and 582.70 is: 871.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.22 : 1,023 = 582.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.22/1,023 = 582.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.22x = 1,023 × 582.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.22x = 596,102.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,102.10/684.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.21

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