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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.71, 943.44 and 544.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.71, 943.44 and 544.18 is: 750.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.71 : 943.44 = 544.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.71/943.44 = 544.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.71x = 943.44 × 544.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.71x = 513,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,401.18/683.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.90

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