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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.97, 937.83 and 601.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.97, 937.83 and 601.37 is: 829.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.97 : 937.83 = 601.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.97/937.83 = 601.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.97x = 937.83 × 601.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.97x = 563,979.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,979.82/679.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.42

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