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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.47, 943.14 and 536.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.47, 943.14 and 536.46 is: 740.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.47 : 943.14 = 536.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.47/943.14 = 536.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.47x = 943.14 × 536.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.47x = 505,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,956.88/683.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.28

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