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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.10, 942.72 and 536.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.10, 942.72 and 536.85 is: 740.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.10 : 942.72 = 536.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.10/942.72 = 536.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.10x = 942.72 × 536.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.10x = 506,099.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,099.23/683.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.89

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