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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.92, 937.45 and 562.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.92, 937.45 and 562.37 is: 775.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.92 : 937.45 = 562.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.92/937.45 = 562.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.92x = 937.45 × 562.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.92x = 527,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,193.76/679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.38

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