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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.78, 934.47 and 607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.78, 934.47 and 607.26 is: 836.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.78 : 934.47 = 607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.78/934.47 = 607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.78x = 934.47 × 607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.78x = 567,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,466.25/678.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.01

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