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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.84, 935.54 and 666.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.84, 935.54 and 666.87 is: 919.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.84 : 935.54 = 666.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.84/935.54 = 666.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.84x = 935.54 × 666.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.84x = 623,880.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,880.23/678.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.04

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