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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.06, 934.58 and 652.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.06, 934.58 and 652.55 is: 899.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.06 : 934.58 = 652.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.06/934.58 = 652.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.06x = 934.58 × 652.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.06x = 609,852.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,852.24/678.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.41

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