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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.18, 1,022.95 and 357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.18, 1,022.95 and 357.86 is: 535.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.18 : 1,022.95 = 357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.18/1,022.95 = 357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.18x = 1,022.95 × 357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.18x = 366,073.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,073.66/683.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.84

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