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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.43, 936.08 and 579.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.43, 936.08 and 579.21 is: 799.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.43 : 936.08 = 579.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.43/936.08 = 579.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.43x = 936.08 × 579.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.43x = 542,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,190.87/678.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.19

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