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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.49, 935.94 and 634.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.49, 935.94 and 634.13 is: 873.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.49 : 935.94 = 634.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.49/935.94 = 634.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.49x = 935.94 × 634.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.49x = 593,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,499.78/679.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.46

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