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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.78, 936.09 and 579.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.78, 936.09 and 579.24 is: 798.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.78 : 936.09 = 579.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.78/936.09 = 579.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.78x = 936.09 × 579.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.78x = 542,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,220.77/678.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.82

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