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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.74, 940.14 and 584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.74, 940.14 and 584.28 is: 804.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.74 : 940.14 = 584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.74/940.14 = 584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.74x = 940.14 × 584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.74x = 549,305.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,305.00/682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.56

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