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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.45, 943.45 and 536.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.45, 943.45 and 536.83 is: 739.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.45 : 943.45 = 536.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.45/943.45 = 536.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.45x = 943.45 × 536.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.45x = 506,468.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,468.56/684.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.96

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