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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.14, 934.44 and 558.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.14, 934.44 and 558.80 is: 770.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.14 : 934.44 = 558.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.14/934.44 = 558.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.14x = 934.44 × 558.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.14x = 522,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,165.07/678.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.00

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