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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.16, 936.65 and 539.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.16, 936.65 and 539.06 is: 743.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.16 : 936.65 = 539.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.16/936.65 = 539.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.16x = 936.65 × 539.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.16x = 504,904.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,904.18/679.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.42

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