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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.38, 937.16 and 504.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.38, 937.16 and 504.42 is: 695.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.38 : 937.16 = 504.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.38/937.16 = 504.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.38x = 937.16 × 504.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.38x = 472,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,722.25/679.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.81

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