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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.60, 1,029.34 and 511.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.60, 1,029.34 and 511.46 is: 770.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.60 : 1,029.34 = 511.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.60/1,029.34 = 511.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.60x = 1,029.34 × 511.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.60x = 526,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,466.24/683.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.14

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