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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.08, 937 and 521.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.08, 937 and 521.90 is: 720.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.08 : 937 = 521.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.08/937 = 521.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.08x = 937 × 521.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.08x = 489,020.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,020.30/679.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.12

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