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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.71, 936.81 and 559.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.71, 936.81 and 559.92 is: 771.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.71 : 936.81 = 559.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.71/936.81 = 559.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.71x = 936.81 × 559.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.71x = 524,538.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,538.66/679.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.71

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