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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 941.79 and 507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 941.79 and 507.06 is: 700.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 941.79 = 507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/941.79 = 507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 941.79 × 507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 477,536.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,536.79/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.19

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