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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.79, 943.68 and 559.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.79, 943.68 and 559.10 is: 771.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.79 : 943.68 = 559.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.79/943.68 = 559.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.79x = 943.68 × 559.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.79x = 527,606.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,606.77/683.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.60

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