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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.04, 938.97 and 571.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.04, 938.97 and 571.34 is: 786.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.04 : 938.97 = 571.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.04/938.97 = 571.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.04x = 938.97 × 571.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.04x = 536,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,466.42/682.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.57

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