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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.91, 1,026.09 and 375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.91, 1,026.09 and 375.62 is: 563.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.91 : 1,026.09 = 375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.91/1,026.09 = 375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.91x = 1,026.09 × 375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.91x = 385,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,414.80/683.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.55

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