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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.52, 937.24 and 529.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.52, 937.24 and 529.84 is: 730.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.52 : 937.24 = 529.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.52/937.24 = 529.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.52x = 937.24 × 529.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.52x = 496,587.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,587.09/679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.79

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