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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.37, 936.27 and 554.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.37, 936.27 and 554.63 is: 764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.37 : 936.27 = 554.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.37/936.27 = 554.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.37x = 936.27 × 554.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.37x = 519,278.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,278.75/679.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.36

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