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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.02, 942.58 and 525.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.02, 942.58 and 525.82 is: 725.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.02 : 942.58 = 525.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.02/942.58 = 525.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.02x = 942.58 × 525.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.02x = 495,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,627.42/683.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.64

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