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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.93, 942.76 and 403.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.93, 942.76 and 403.07 is: 556.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.93 : 942.76 = 403.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.93/942.76 = 403.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.93x = 942.76 × 403.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.93x = 379,998.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,998.27/682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.42

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