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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.84, 943.84 and 518.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.84, 943.84 and 518.64 is: 714.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.84 : 943.84 = 518.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.84/943.84 = 518.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.84x = 943.84 × 518.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.84x = 489,513.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,513.18/684.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.78

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