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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.33, 943.80 and 517.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.33, 943.80 and 517.17 is: 714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.33 : 943.80 = 517.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.33/943.80 = 517.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.33x = 943.80 × 517.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.33x = 488,105.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,105.05/683.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.31

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