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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.80, 938.64 and 597.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.80, 938.64 and 597.88 is: 825.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.80 : 938.64 = 597.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.80/938.64 = 597.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.80x = 938.64 × 597.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.80x = 561,194.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,194.08/679.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.53

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