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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.60, 937.83 and 399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.60, 937.83 and 399.86 is: 551.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.60 : 937.83 = 399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.60/937.83 = 399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.60x = 937.83 × 399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.60x = 374,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,994.02/679.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.79

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