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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.29, 935.21 and 573.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.29, 935.21 and 573.19 is: 790.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.29 : 935.21 = 573.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.29/935.21 = 573.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.29x = 935.21 × 573.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.29x = 536,052.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,052.11/678.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.31

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