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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.77, 937.67 and 592.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.77, 937.67 and 592.65 is: 817.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.77 : 937.67 = 592.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.77/937.67 = 592.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.77x = 937.67 × 592.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.77x = 555,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,707.16/679.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.49

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