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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.81, 936.86 and 650.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.81, 936.86 and 650.06 is: 897.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.81 : 936.86 = 650.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.81/936.86 = 650.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.81x = 936.86 × 650.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.81x = 609,007.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,007.28/678.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.17

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