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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.36, 943.46 and 579.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.36, 943.46 and 579.03 is: 798.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.36 : 943.46 = 579.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.36/943.46 = 579.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.36x = 943.46 × 579.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.36x = 546,288.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,288.75/684.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.25

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