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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.12, 936.70 and 575.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.12, 936.70 and 575.18 is: 793.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.12 : 936.70 = 575.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.12/936.70 = 575.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.12x = 936.70 × 575.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.12x = 538,771.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,771.11/679.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.34

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