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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.52, 942.76 and 533.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.52, 942.76 and 533.84 is: 736.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.52 : 942.76 = 533.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.52/942.76 = 533.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.52x = 942.76 × 533.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.52x = 503,283.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,283.00/683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.31

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