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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.40, 923.40 and 683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.40, 923.40 and 683.40 is: 923.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.40 : 923.40 = 683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.40/923.40 = 683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.40x = 923.40 × 683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.40x = 631,051.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,051.56/683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.40

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