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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.90, 936 and 554.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.90, 936 and 554.34 is: 764.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.90 : 936 = 554.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.90/936 = 554.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.90x = 936 × 554.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.90x = 518,862.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,862.24/678.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.27

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