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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.71, 936.61 and 399.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.71, 936.61 and 399.11 is: 550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.71 : 936.61 = 399.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.71/936.61 = 399.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.71x = 936.61 × 399.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.71x = 373,804.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,804.74/678.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.76

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