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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.73, 935.96 and 586.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.73, 935.96 and 586.31 is: 807.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.73 : 935.96 = 586.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.73/935.96 = 586.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.73x = 935.96 × 586.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.73x = 548,755.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,755.10/679.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.32

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