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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.98, 926.62 and 579.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.98, 926.62 and 579.04 is: 798.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.98 : 926.62 = 579.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.98/926.62 = 579.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.98x = 926.62 × 579.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.98x = 536,550.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,550.04/671.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.46

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