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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.53, 938.49 and 549.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.53, 938.49 and 549.54 is: 758.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.53 : 938.49 = 549.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.53/938.49 = 549.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.53x = 938.49 × 549.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.53x = 515,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,737.79/679.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.96

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