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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.28, 937.68 and 513.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.28, 937.68 and 513.53 is: 708.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.28 : 937.68 = 513.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.28/937.68 = 513.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.28x = 937.68 × 513.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.28x = 481,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,526.81/679.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.88

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