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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.62, 936.01 and 574.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.62, 936.01 and 574.67 is: 792.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.62 : 936.01 = 574.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.62/936.01 = 574.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.62x = 936.01 × 574.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.62x = 537,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,896.87/678.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.63

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