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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.72, 942.28 and 641.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.72, 942.28 and 641.04 is: 884.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.72 : 942.28 = 641.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.72/942.28 = 641.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.72x = 942.28 × 641.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.72x = 604,039.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,039.17/682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.75

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