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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.20, 935.52 and 554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.20, 935.52 and 554.40 is: 763.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.20 : 935.52 = 554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.20/935.52 = 554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.20x = 935.52 × 554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.20x = 518,652.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,652.29/679.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.62

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