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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.01, 937.13 and 512.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.01, 937.13 and 512.96 is: 707.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.01 : 937.13 = 512.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.01/937.13 = 512.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.01x = 937.13 × 512.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.01x = 480,710.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,710.20/679.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.96

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