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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.44, 935.31 and 547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.44, 935.31 and 547.22 is: 754.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.44 : 935.31 = 547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.44/935.31 = 547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.44x = 935.31 × 547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.44x = 511,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,824.73/678.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.41

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