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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.92, 938.52 and 597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.92, 938.52 and 597.12 is: 824.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.92 : 938.52 = 597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.92/938.52 = 597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.92x = 938.52 × 597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.92x = 560,409.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,409.06/679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.23

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