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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.02, 941.79 and 550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.02, 941.79 and 550.18 is: 758.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.02 : 941.79 = 550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.02/941.79 = 550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.02x = 941.79 × 550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.02x = 518,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,154.02/683.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.62

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