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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 941.72 and 534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 941.72 and 534.38 is: 737.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 941.72 = 534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/941.72 = 534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 941.72 × 534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 503,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,228.95/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.85

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