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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.92, 942.88 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.92, 942.88 and 505.92 is: 698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.92 : 942.88 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.92/942.88 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.92x = 942.88 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.92x = 477,021.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,021.85/682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.50

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