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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.52, 943.68 and 517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.52, 943.68 and 517.44 is: 714.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.52 : 943.68 = 517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.52/943.68 = 517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.52x = 943.68 × 517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.52x = 488,297.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,297.78/683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.39

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