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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.53, 941.85 and 609.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.53, 941.85 and 609.07 is: 839.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.53 : 941.85 = 609.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.53/941.85 = 609.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.53x = 941.85 × 609.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.53x = 573,652.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,652.58/683.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.25

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