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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.89, 937.86 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.89, 937.86 and 400.04 is: 551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.89 : 937.86 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.89/937.86 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.89x = 937.86 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.89x = 375,176.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,176.83/679.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.82

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