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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.93, 1,026.17 and 359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.93, 1,026.17 and 359.53 is: 539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.93 : 1,026.17 = 359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.93/1,026.17 = 359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.93x = 1,026.17 × 359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.93x = 368,938.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,938.90/683.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.44

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