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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.70, 941.76 and 564.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.70, 941.76 and 564.21 is: 778.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.70 : 941.76 = 564.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.70/941.76 = 564.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.70x = 941.76 × 564.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.70x = 531,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,350.41/682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.31

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