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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.21, 941.80 and 532.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.21, 941.80 and 532.51 is: 735.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.21 : 941.80 = 532.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.21/941.80 = 532.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.21x = 941.80 × 532.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.21x = 501,514.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,514.23/682.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.14

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