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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.06, 936.18 and 512.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.06, 936.18 and 512.64 is: 707.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.06 : 936.18 = 512.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.06/936.18 = 512.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.06x = 936.18 × 512.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.06x = 479,923.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,923.32/678.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.79

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