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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.36, 941.76 and 557.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.36, 941.76 and 557.76 is: 769.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.36 : 941.76 = 557.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.36/941.76 = 557.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.36x = 941.76 × 557.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.36x = 525,276.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,276.06/682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.79

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