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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.17, 937.62 and 532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.17, 937.62 and 532.16 is: 734.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.17 : 937.62 = 532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.17/937.62 = 532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.17x = 937.62 × 532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.17x = 498,959.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,959.17/679.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.66

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