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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.37, 937.60 and 637.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.37, 937.60 and 637.65 is: 880.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.37 : 937.60 = 637.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.37/937.60 = 637.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.37x = 937.60 × 637.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.37x = 597,859.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,859.05/679.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.03

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