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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.71, 943.82 and 526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.71, 943.82 and 526.28 is: 726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.71 : 943.82 = 526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.71/943.82 = 526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.71x = 943.82 × 526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.71x = 496,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,717.26/683.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.51

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