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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.64, 941.54 and 534.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.64, 941.54 and 534.98 is: 737.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.64 : 941.54 = 534.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.64/941.54 = 534.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.64x = 941.54 × 534.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.64x = 503,702.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,702.39/682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.87

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