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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.38, 937.97 and 521.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.38, 937.97 and 521.71 is: 720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.38 : 937.97 = 521.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.38/937.97 = 521.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.38x = 937.97 × 521.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.38x = 489,348.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,348.33/679.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.29

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