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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.63, 937.21 and 604.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.63, 937.21 and 604.71 is: 833.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.63 : 937.21 = 604.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.63/937.21 = 604.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.63x = 937.21 × 604.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.63x = 566,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,740.26/679.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.90

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