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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.06, 936.12 and 501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.06, 936.12 and 501.76 is: 691.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.06 : 936.12 = 501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.06/936.12 = 501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.06x = 936.12 × 501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.06x = 469,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,707.57/679.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.70

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