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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.54, 937.26 and 595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.54, 937.26 and 595.92 is: 823.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.54 : 937.26 = 595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.54/937.26 = 595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.54x = 937.26 × 595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.54x = 558,531.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,531.98/678.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.14

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