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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.26, 936.93 and 627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.26, 936.93 and 627.72 is: 865.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.26 : 936.93 = 627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.26/936.93 = 627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.26x = 936.93 × 627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.26x = 588,129.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,129.70/679.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.84

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