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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.24, 943.11 and 535.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.24, 943.11 and 535.91 is: 739.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.24 : 943.11 = 535.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.24/943.11 = 535.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.24x = 943.11 × 535.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.24x = 505,417.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,417.36/683.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.74

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