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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.20, 940.14 and 572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.20, 940.14 and 572.04 is: 788.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.20 : 940.14 = 572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.20/940.14 = 572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.20x = 940.14 × 572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.20x = 537,797.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,797.69/682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.33

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