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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.92, 941.22 and 557.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.92, 941.22 and 557.78 is: 768.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.92 : 941.22 = 557.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.92/941.22 = 557.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.92x = 941.22 × 557.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.92x = 524,988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,988.99/682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.74

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