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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.78, 935.64 and 585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.78, 935.64 and 585 is: 806.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.78 : 935.64 = 585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.78/935.64 = 585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.78x = 935.64 × 585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.78x = 547,349.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,349.40/678.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.37

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