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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.29, 940.78 and 560.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.29, 940.78 and 560.66 is: 773.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.29 : 940.78 = 560.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.29/940.78 = 560.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.29x = 940.78 × 560.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.29x = 527,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,457.71/682.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.07

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