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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.96, 954.36 and 579.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.96, 954.36 and 579.26 is: 801.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.96 : 954.36 = 579.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.96/954.36 = 579.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.96x = 954.36 × 579.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.96x = 552,817.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,817.80/689.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.24

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