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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.26, 938.91 and 506.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.26, 938.91 and 506.22 is: 699.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.26 : 938.91 = 506.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.26/938.91 = 506.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.26x = 938.91 × 506.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.26x = 475,295.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,295.02/679.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.72

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