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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.74, 940.93 and 558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.74, 940.93 and 558 is: 769.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.74 : 940.93 = 558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.74/940.93 = 558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.74x = 940.93 × 558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.74x = 525,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,037.55/682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.02

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