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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.28, 941.18 and 584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.28, 941.18 and 584.28 is: 805.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.28 : 941.18 = 584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.28/941.18 = 584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.28x = 941.18 × 584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.28x = 549,912.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,912.65/682.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.99

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