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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.43, 937.54 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.43, 937.54 and 399.72 is: 551.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.43 : 937.54 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.43/937.54 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.43x = 937.54 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.43x = 374,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,752.49/679.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.57

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