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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.04, 940.39 and 576.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.04, 940.39 and 576.94 is: 795.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.04 : 940.39 = 576.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.04/940.39 = 576.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.04x = 940.39 × 576.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.04x = 542,548.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,548.61/682.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.48

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