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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.30, 936.55 and 670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.30, 936.55 and 670.12 is: 923.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.30 : 936.55 = 670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.30/936.55 = 670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.30x = 936.55 × 670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.30x = 627,600.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,600.89/679.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.89

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