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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.17, 1,024.26 and 518.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.17, 1,024.26 and 518.47 is: 777.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.17 : 1,024.26 = 518.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.17/1,024.26 = 518.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.17x = 1,024.26 × 518.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.17x = 531,048.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,048.08/683.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.33

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