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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.76, 1,025.52 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.76, 1,025.52 and 183.44 is: 275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.76 : 1,025.52 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.76/1,025.52 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.76x = 1,025.52 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.76x = 188,121.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,121.39/683.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.13

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