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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.15, 937.11 and 611.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.15, 937.11 and 611.73 is: 845.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.15 : 937.11 = 611.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.15/937.11 = 611.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.15x = 937.11 × 611.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.15x = 573,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,258.30/678.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.33

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