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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.59, 936.31 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.59, 936.31 and 510.72 is: 704.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.59 : 936.31 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.59/936.31 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.59x = 936.31 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.59x = 478,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,192.24/678.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.69

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