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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.36, 1,022.88 and 539.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.36, 1,022.88 and 539.36 is: 807.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.36 : 1,022.88 = 539.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.36/1,022.88 = 539.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.36x = 1,022.88 × 539.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.36x = 551,700.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,700.56/683.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.34

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