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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.08, 940.32 and 524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.08, 940.32 and 524.76 is: 723.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.08 : 940.32 = 524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.08/940.32 = 524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.08x = 940.32 × 524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.08x = 493,442.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,442.32/682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.44

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