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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.79, 937.28 and 574.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.79, 937.28 and 574.69 is: 792.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.79 : 937.28 = 574.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.79/937.28 = 574.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.79x = 937.28 × 574.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.79x = 538,645.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,645.44/679.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.37

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