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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.58, 937.76 and 399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.58, 937.76 and 399.78 is: 551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.58 : 937.76 = 399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.58/937.76 = 399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.58x = 937.76 × 399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.58x = 374,897.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,897.69/679.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.66

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