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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.14, 942.23 and 535.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.14, 942.23 and 535.48 is: 738.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.14 : 942.23 = 535.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.14/942.23 = 535.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.14x = 942.23 × 535.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.14x = 504,542.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,542.64/683.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.56

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