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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.12, 936.72 and 522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.12, 936.72 and 522.16 is: 720.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.12 : 936.72 = 522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.12/936.72 = 522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.12x = 936.72 × 522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.12x = 489,117.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,117.72/679.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.22

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