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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.12, 935.73 and 604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.12, 935.73 and 604.14 is: 833.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.12 : 935.73 = 604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.12/935.73 = 604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.12x = 935.73 × 604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.12x = 565,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,311.92/678.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.65

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