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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.16, 940.78 and 542.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.16, 940.78 and 542.06 is: 747.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.16 : 940.78 = 542.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.16/940.78 = 542.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.16x = 940.78 × 542.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.16x = 509,959.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,959.21/682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.57

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