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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.24, 939.43 and 583.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.24, 939.43 and 583.78 is: 803.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.24 : 939.43 = 583.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.24/939.43 = 583.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.24x = 939.43 × 583.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.24x = 548,420.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,420.45/682.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.85

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