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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.76, 936.84 and 562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.76, 936.84 and 562.12 is: 775.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.76 : 936.84 = 562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.76/936.84 = 562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.76x = 936.84 × 562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.76x = 526,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,616.50/678.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.85

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