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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.34, 936.21 and 546.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.34, 936.21 and 546.94 is: 754.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.34 : 936.21 = 546.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.34/936.21 = 546.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.34x = 936.21 × 546.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.34x = 512,050.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,050.70/678.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.86

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