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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.47, 941.76 and 535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.47, 941.76 and 535.46 is: 738.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.47 : 941.76 = 535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.47/941.76 = 535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.47x = 941.76 × 535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.47x = 504,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,270.10/682.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.89

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