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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.28, 942.68 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.28, 942.68 and 525.96 is: 725.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.28 : 942.68 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.28/942.68 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.28x = 942.68 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.28x = 495,811.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,811.97/683.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.64

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