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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.74, 937.38 and 582.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.74, 937.38 and 582.28 is: 801.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.74 : 937.38 = 582.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.74/937.38 = 582.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.74x = 937.38 × 582.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.74x = 545,817.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,817.63/680.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.80

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