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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.72, 1,025.82 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.72, 1,025.82 and 375.18 is: 562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.72 : 1,025.82 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.72/1,025.82 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.72x = 1,025.82 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.72x = 384,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,867.15/683.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.90

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