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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.88, 943.56 and 509.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.88, 943.56 and 509.28 is: 702.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.88 : 943.56 = 509.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.88/943.56 = 509.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.88x = 943.56 × 509.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.88x = 480,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,536.24/683.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.66

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