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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.36, 935.58 and 573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.36, 935.58 and 573.70 is: 791.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.36 : 935.58 = 573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.36/935.58 = 573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.36x = 935.58 × 573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.36x = 536,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,742.25/678.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.24

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