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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.28, 940.68 and 611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.28, 940.68 and 611.76 is: 842.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.28 : 940.68 = 611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.28/940.68 = 611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.28x = 940.68 × 611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.28x = 575,470.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,470.40/683.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.22

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