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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.83, 1,028.60 and 588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.83, 1,028.60 and 588.12 is: 883.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.83 : 1,028.60 = 588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.83/1,028.60 = 588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.83x = 1,028.60 × 588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.83x = 604,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,937.29/684.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.35

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