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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.92, 938.82 and 532.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.92, 938.82 and 532.29 is: 734.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.92 : 938.82 = 532.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.92/938.82 = 532.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.92x = 938.82 × 532.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.92x = 499,724.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,724.50/679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.98

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