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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.63, 937.87 and 399.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.63, 937.87 and 399.80 is: 551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.63 : 937.87 = 399.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.63/937.87 = 399.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.63x = 937.87 × 399.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.63x = 374,964.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,964.02/679.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.72

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