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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.72, 943.74 and 607.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.72, 943.74 and 607.55 is: 839.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.72 : 943.74 = 607.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.72/943.74 = 607.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.72x = 943.74 × 607.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.72x = 573,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,364.52/682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.83

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