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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.21, 933.81 and 616.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.21, 933.81 and 616.70 is: 849.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.21 : 933.81 = 616.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.21/933.81 = 616.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.21x = 933.81 × 616.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.21x = 575,880.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,880.63/678.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.12

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