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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.40, 942.72 and 630.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.40, 942.72 and 630.56 is: 871.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.40 : 942.72 = 630.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.40/942.72 = 630.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.40x = 942.72 × 630.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.40x = 594,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,441.52/682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.10

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