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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.60, 942.94 and 608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.60, 942.94 and 608.88 is: 841.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.60 : 942.94 = 608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.60/942.94 = 608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.60x = 942.94 × 608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.60x = 574,137.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,137.31/682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.10

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