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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.30, 936.84 and 538.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.30, 936.84 and 538.86 is: 744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.30 : 936.84 = 538.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.30/936.84 = 538.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.30x = 936.84 × 538.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.30x = 504,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,825.60/678.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.25

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