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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.04, 942.20 and 543.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.04, 942.20 and 543.08 is: 750.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.04 : 942.20 = 543.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.04/942.20 = 543.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.04x = 942.20 × 543.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.04x = 511,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,689.98/682.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.23

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