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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.10, 942.93 and 517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.10, 942.93 and 517.68 is: 714.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.10 : 942.93 = 517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.10/942.93 = 517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.10x = 942.93 × 517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.10x = 488,136.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,136.00/683.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.59

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