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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.92, 939.63 and 514.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.92, 939.63 and 514.07 is: 710.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.92 : 939.63 = 514.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.92/939.63 = 514.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.92x = 939.63 × 514.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.92x = 483,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,035.59/679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.43

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