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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.40, 940.42 and 557.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.40, 940.42 and 557.66 is: 768.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.40 : 940.42 = 557.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.40/940.42 = 557.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.40x = 940.42 × 557.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.40x = 524,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,434.62/682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.51

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