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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.06, 937.44 and 530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.06, 937.44 and 530.64 is: 733.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.06 : 937.44 = 530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.06/937.44 = 530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.06x = 937.44 × 530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.06x = 497,443.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,443.16/678.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.63

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