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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.31, 942.45 and 593.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.31, 942.45 and 593.62 is: 819.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.31 : 942.45 = 593.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.31/942.45 = 593.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.31x = 942.45 × 593.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.31x = 559,457.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,457.17/682.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.95

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