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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.97, 942.45 and 535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.97, 942.45 and 535.96 is: 739.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.97 : 942.45 = 535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.97/942.45 = 535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.97x = 942.45 × 535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.97x = 505,110.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,110.79/682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.58

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