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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.40, 937.61 and 532.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.40, 937.61 and 532.70 is: 735.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.40 : 937.61 = 532.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.40/937.61 = 532.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.40x = 937.61 × 532.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.40x = 499,464.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,464.85/679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.16

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