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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.62, 934.31 and 603.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.62, 934.31 and 603.58 is: 831.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.62 : 934.31 = 603.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.62/934.31 = 603.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.62x = 934.31 × 603.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.62x = 563,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,930.83/678.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.00

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