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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.08, 941.48 and 635.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.08, 941.48 and 635.92 is: 877.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.08 : 941.48 = 635.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.08/941.48 = 635.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.08x = 941.48 × 635.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.08x = 598,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,705.96/682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.77

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