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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.91, 944.12 and 515.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.91, 944.12 and 515.94 is: 712.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.91 : 944.12 = 515.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.91/944.12 = 515.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.91x = 944.12 × 515.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.91x = 487,106.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,106.69/683.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.24

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