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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.84, 936.90 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.84, 936.90 and 547.44 is: 755.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.84 : 936.90 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.84/936.90 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.84x = 936.90 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.84x = 512,896.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,896.54/678.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.55

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