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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.66, 935.94 and 529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.66, 935.94 and 529.32 is: 729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.66 : 935.94 = 529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.66/935.94 = 529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.66x = 935.94 × 529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.66x = 495,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,411.76/678.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.99

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