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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.60, 937.98 and 569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.60, 937.98 and 569.04 is: 785.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.60 : 937.98 = 569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.60/937.98 = 569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.60x = 937.98 × 569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.60x = 533,745.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,745.94/679.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.38

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