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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.04, 939.46 and 534.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.04, 939.46 and 534.42 is: 736.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.04 : 939.46 = 534.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.04/939.46 = 534.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.04x = 939.46 × 534.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.04x = 502,066.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,066.21/682.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.12

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