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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.68, 937.26 and 610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.68, 937.26 and 610.80 is: 842.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.68 : 937.26 = 610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.68/937.26 = 610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.68x = 937.26 × 610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.68x = 572,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,478.41/679.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.28

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