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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.65, 935.53 and 538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.65, 935.53 and 538.80 is: 742.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.65 : 935.53 = 538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.65/935.53 = 538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.65x = 935.53 × 538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.65x = 504,060.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,060.87/678.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.74

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