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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.56, 942.84 and 595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.56, 942.84 and 595.08 is: 822.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.56 : 942.84 = 595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.56/942.84 = 595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.56x = 942.84 × 595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.56x = 561,065.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,065.23/682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.00

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