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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 944.64 and 679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 944.64 and 679.20 is: 938.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 944.64 = 679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/944.64 = 679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 944.64 × 679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 641,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,599.49/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.01

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