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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.77, 937.65 and 522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.77, 937.65 and 522.16 is: 720.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.77 : 937.65 = 522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.77/937.65 = 522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.77x = 937.65 × 522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.77x = 489,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,603.32/679.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.25

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