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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.29, 936.59 and 574.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.29, 936.59 and 574.19 is: 791.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.29 : 936.59 = 574.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.29/936.59 = 574.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.29x = 936.59 × 574.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.29x = 537,780.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,780.61/679.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.68

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