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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.06, 1,024.61 and 521.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.06, 1,024.61 and 521.73 is: 782.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.06 : 1,024.61 = 521.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.06/1,024.61 = 521.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.06x = 1,024.61 × 521.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.06x = 534,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,567.17/683.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.61

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