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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.11, 936.26 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.11, 936.26 and 530.48 is: 732.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.11 : 936.26 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.11/936.26 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.11x = 936.26 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.11x = 496,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,668.88/678.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.44

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