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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.76, 936.70 and 416.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.76, 936.70 and 416.72 is: 575.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.76 : 936.70 = 416.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.76/936.70 = 416.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.76x = 936.70 × 416.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.76x = 390,341.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,341.62/678.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.08

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