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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.13, 1,023.33 and 510.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.13, 1,023.33 and 510.00 is: 763.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.13 : 1,023.33 = 510.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.13/1,023.33 = 510.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.13x = 1,023.33 × 510.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.13x = 521,896.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,896.37/683.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.97

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