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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.37, 1,022.96 and 552.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.37, 1,022.96 and 552.15 is: 826.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.37 : 1,022.96 = 552.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.37/1,022.96 = 552.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.37x = 1,022.96 × 552.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.37x = 564,828.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,828.74/683.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.53

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