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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.74, 936 and 581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.74, 936 and 581.28 is: 800.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.74 : 936 = 581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.74/936 = 581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.74x = 936 × 581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.74x = 544,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,078.08/679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.42

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