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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.96, 944.06 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.96, 944.06 and 544.32 is: 751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.96 : 944.06 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.96/944.06 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.96x = 944.06 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.96x = 513,870.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,870.74/683.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.32

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