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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.41, 937.17 and 514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.41, 937.17 and 514.26 is: 709.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.41 : 937.17 = 514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.41/937.17 = 514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.41x = 937.17 × 514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.41x = 481,949.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,949.04/679.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.36

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