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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.03, 941.52 and 534.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.03, 941.52 and 534.34 is: 737.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.03 : 941.52 = 534.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.03/941.52 = 534.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.03x = 941.52 × 534.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.03x = 503,091.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,091.80/682.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.64

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