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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.07, 938.38 and 512.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.07, 938.38 and 512.99 is: 708.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.07 : 938.38 = 512.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.07/938.38 = 512.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.07x = 938.38 × 512.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.07x = 481,379.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,379.56/679.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.88

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