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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.20, 940.86 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.20, 940.86 and 507.96 is: 700.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.20 : 940.86 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.20/940.86 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.20x = 940.86 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.20x = 477,919.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,919.25/682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.56

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