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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.63, 935.83 and 603.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.63, 935.83 and 603.71 is: 832.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.63 : 935.83 = 603.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.63/935.83 = 603.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.63x = 935.83 × 603.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.63x = 564,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,969.93/678.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.52

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