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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.16, 1,013.79 and 683.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.16, 1,013.79 and 683.13 is: 943.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.16 : 1,013.79 = 683.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.16/1,013.79 = 683.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.16x = 1,013.79 × 683.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.16x = 692,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,550.36/734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.32

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