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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.23, 936.51 and 574.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.23, 936.51 and 574.13 is: 791.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.23 : 936.51 = 574.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.23/936.51 = 574.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.23x = 936.51 × 574.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.23x = 537,670.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,670.93/679.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.59

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