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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.90, 944.22 and 526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.90, 944.22 and 526.24 is: 726.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.90 : 944.22 = 526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.90/944.22 = 526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.90x = 944.22 × 526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.90x = 496,886.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,886.33/683.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.55

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