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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.86, 939.36 and 563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.86, 939.36 and 563.22 is: 778.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.86 : 939.36 = 563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.86/939.36 = 563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.86x = 939.36 × 563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.86x = 529,066.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,066.34/679.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.20

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