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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.02, 934.67 and 591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.02, 934.67 and 591.54 is: 814.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.02 : 934.67 = 591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.02/934.67 = 591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.02x = 934.67 × 591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.02x = 552,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,892.67/679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.26

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