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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.57, 937.99 and 633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.57, 937.99 and 633.40 is: 874.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.57 : 937.99 = 633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.57/937.99 = 633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.57x = 937.99 × 633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.57x = 594,124.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,124.45/679.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.27

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