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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.50, 936.87 and 531.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.50, 936.87 and 531.89 is: 734.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.50 : 936.87 = 531.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.50/936.87 = 531.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.50x = 936.87 × 531.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.50x = 498,311.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,311.78/678.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.43

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