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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.84, 938.28 and 548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.84, 938.28 and 548.44 is: 756.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.84 : 938.28 = 548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.84/938.28 = 548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.84x = 938.28 × 548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.84x = 514,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,590.28/679.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.93

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