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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.21, 935.87 and 538.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.21, 935.87 and 538.67 is: 743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.21 : 935.87 = 538.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.21/935.87 = 538.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.21x = 935.87 × 538.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.21x = 504,117.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,117.72/678.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.31

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