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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.34, 936.66 and 530.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.34, 936.66 and 530.92 is: 733.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.34 : 936.66 = 530.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.34/936.66 = 530.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.34x = 936.66 × 530.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.34x = 497,291.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,291.53/678.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.10

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