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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.90, 942.37 and 542.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.90, 942.37 and 542.77 is: 748.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.90 : 942.37 = 542.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.90/942.37 = 542.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.90x = 942.37 × 542.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.90x = 511,486.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,486.45/682.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.99

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