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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.86, 936.70 and 399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.86, 936.70 and 399.15 is: 550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.86 : 936.70 = 399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.86/936.70 = 399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.86x = 936.70 × 399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.86x = 373,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,882.46/678.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.75

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