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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.08, 937.34 and 632.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.08, 937.34 and 632.91 is: 873.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.08 : 937.34 = 632.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.08/937.34 = 632.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.08x = 937.34 × 632.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.08x = 593,254.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,254.58/679.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.61

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