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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.01, 935.75 and 511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.01, 935.75 and 511.96 is: 706.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.01 : 935.75 = 511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.01/935.75 = 511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.01x = 935.75 × 511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.01x = 479,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,066.57/678.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.58

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