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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.62, 925.92 and 579.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.62, 925.92 and 579.34 is: 798.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.62 : 925.92 = 579.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.62/925.92 = 579.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.62x = 925.92 × 579.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.62x = 536,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,417.86/671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.70

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