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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.52, 934.74 and 645.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.52, 934.74 and 645.58 is: 889.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.52 : 934.74 = 645.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.52/934.74 = 645.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.52x = 934.74 × 645.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.52x = 603,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,449.45/678.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.36

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