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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.28, 941.70 and 535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.28, 941.70 and 535.59 is: 738.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.28 : 941.70 = 535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.28/941.70 = 535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.28x = 941.70 × 535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.28x = 504,365.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,365.10/683.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.15

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