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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.14, 942.09 and 535.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.14, 942.09 and 535.89 is: 740.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.14 : 942.09 = 535.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.14/942.09 = 535.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.14x = 942.09 × 535.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.14x = 504,858.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,858.13/682.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.11

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