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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.55, 937.97 and 399.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.55, 937.97 and 399.83 is: 551.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.55 : 937.97 = 399.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.55/937.97 = 399.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.55x = 937.97 × 399.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.55x = 375,021.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,021.86/679.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.87

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