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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.32, 941.82 and 577.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.32, 941.82 and 577.98 is: 797.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.32 : 941.82 = 577.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.32/941.82 = 577.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.32x = 941.82 × 577.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.32x = 544,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,353.12/682.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.80

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