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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.34, 942.72 and 573.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.34, 942.72 and 573.82 is: 790.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.34 : 942.72 = 573.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.34/942.72 = 573.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.34x = 942.72 × 573.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.34x = 540,951.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,951.59/684.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.47

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