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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.72, 943 and 605.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.72, 943 and 605.12 is: 834.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.72 : 943 = 605.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.72/943 = 605.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.72x = 943 × 605.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.72x = 570,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,628.16/683.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.59

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