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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.62, 941.70 and 573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.62, 941.70 and 573.04 is: 789.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.62 : 941.70 = 573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.62/941.70 = 573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.62x = 941.70 × 573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.62x = 539,631.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,631.77/683.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.37

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