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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.38, 942.66 and 542.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.38, 942.66 and 542.03 is: 748.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.38 : 942.66 = 542.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.38/942.66 = 542.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.38x = 942.66 × 542.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.38x = 510,945.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,945.29/682.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.77

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