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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.30, 940.61 and 576.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.30, 940.61 and 576.96 is: 795.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.30 : 940.61 = 576.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.30/940.61 = 576.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.30x = 940.61 × 576.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.30x = 542,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,697.14/682.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.40

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