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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.16, 937.90 and 580.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.16, 937.90 and 580.34 is: 801.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.16 : 937.90 = 580.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.16/937.90 = 580.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.16x = 937.90 × 580.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.16x = 544,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,300.89/679.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.43

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