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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.65, 937.92 and 399.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.65, 937.92 and 399.83 is: 551.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.65 : 937.92 = 399.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.65/937.92 = 399.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.65x = 937.92 × 399.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.65x = 375,003.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,003.86/679.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.76

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