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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.93, 937.17 and 654.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.93, 937.17 and 654.41 is: 902.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.93 : 937.17 = 654.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.93/937.17 = 654.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.93x = 937.17 × 654.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.93x = 613,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,295.76/679.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.00

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