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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.97, 940.10 and 595.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.97, 940.10 and 595.49 is: 819.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.97 : 940.10 = 595.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.97/940.10 = 595.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.97x = 940.10 × 595.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.97x = 559,812.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,812.47/682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.68

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