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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.68, 941.40 and 584.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.68, 941.40 and 584.76 is: 806.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.68 : 941.40 = 584.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.68/941.40 = 584.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.68x = 941.40 × 584.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.68x = 550,493.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,493.06/682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.37

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