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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.50, 942.94 and 525.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.50, 942.94 and 525.86 is: 725.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.50 : 942.94 = 525.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.50/942.94 = 525.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.50x = 942.94 × 525.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.50x = 495,854.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,854.43/683.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.46

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