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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.16, 941.82 and 527.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.16, 941.82 and 527.64 is: 727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.16 : 941.82 = 527.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.16/941.82 = 527.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.16x = 941.82 × 527.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.16x = 496,941.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,941.90/683.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.42

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