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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.63, 937.78 and 512.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.63, 937.78 and 512.58 is: 708.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.63 : 937.78 = 512.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.63/937.78 = 512.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.63x = 937.78 × 512.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.63x = 480,684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,684.23/678.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.32

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