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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.67, 1,026.38 and 529.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.67, 1,026.38 and 529.72 is: 795.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.67 : 1,026.38 = 529.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.67/1,026.38 = 529.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.67x = 1,026.38 × 529.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.67x = 543,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,694.01/683.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.26

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