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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.72, 940.80 and 579.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.72, 940.80 and 579.04 is: 797.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.72 : 940.80 = 579.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.72/940.80 = 579.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.72x = 940.80 × 579.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.72x = 544,760.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,760.83/682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.93

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