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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.26, 936.33 and 522.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.26, 936.33 and 522.54 is: 720.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.26 : 936.33 = 522.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.26/936.33 = 522.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.26x = 936.33 × 522.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.26x = 489,269.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,269.88/679.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.30

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