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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.87, 938.96 and 672.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.87, 938.96 and 672.59 is: 922.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.87 : 938.96 = 672.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.87/938.96 = 672.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.87x = 938.96 × 672.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.87x = 631,527.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,527.05/684.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.11

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