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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.88, 942.18 and 582.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.88, 942.18 and 582.80 is: 804.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.88 : 942.18 = 582.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.88/942.18 = 582.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.88x = 942.18 × 582.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.88x = 549,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,102.50/682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.10

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