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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.94, 937.96 and 513.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.94, 937.96 and 513.87 is: 708.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.94 : 937.96 = 513.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.94/937.96 = 513.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.94x = 937.96 × 513.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.94x = 481,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,984.70/679.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.86

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