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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.43, 934.64 and 559.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.43, 934.64 and 559.63 is: 770.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.43 : 934.64 = 559.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.43/934.64 = 559.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.43x = 934.64 × 559.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.43x = 523,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,049.79/678.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.97

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