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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.34, 943.60 and 535.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.34, 943.60 and 535.71 is: 739.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.34 : 943.60 = 535.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.34/943.60 = 535.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.34x = 943.60 × 535.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.34x = 505,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,499.16/683.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.75

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