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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.94, 941.31 and 551.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.94, 941.31 and 551.90 is: 760.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.94 : 941.31 = 551.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.94/941.31 = 551.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.94x = 941.31 × 551.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.94x = 519,508.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,508.99/682.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.69

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