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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.03, 941.78 and 571.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.03, 941.78 and 571.25 is: 787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.03 : 941.78 = 571.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.03/941.78 = 571.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.03x = 941.78 × 571.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.03x = 537,995.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,995.61/683.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.66

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