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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.52, 943.27 and 517.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.52, 943.27 and 517.45 is: 714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.52 : 943.27 = 517.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.52/943.27 = 517.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.52x = 943.27 × 517.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.52x = 488,093.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,093.79/683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.09

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