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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.88, 1,026.17 and 375.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.88, 1,026.17 and 375.97 is: 564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.88 : 1,026.17 = 375.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.88/1,026.17 = 375.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.88x = 1,026.17 × 375.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.88x = 385,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,807.26/683.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.15

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