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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.24, 933.12 and 591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.24, 933.12 and 591.12 is: 813.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.24 : 933.12 = 591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.24/933.12 = 591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.24x = 933.12 × 591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.24x = 551,585.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,585.89/678.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.26

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