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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.32, 938 and 548.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.32, 938 and 548.96 is: 758.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.32 : 938 = 548.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.32/938 = 548.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.32x = 938 × 548.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.32x = 514,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,924.48/679.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.00

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