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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.80, 1,025.52 and 375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.80, 1,025.52 and 375.80 is: 563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.80 : 1,025.52 = 375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.80/1,025.52 = 375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.80x = 1,025.52 × 375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.80x = 385,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,390.42/683.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.60

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