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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.69, 1,024.73 and 423.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.69, 1,024.73 and 423.75 is: 635.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.69 : 1,024.73 = 423.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.69/1,024.73 = 423.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.69x = 1,024.73 × 423.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.69x = 434,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,224.66/683.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.12

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