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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.91, 936.89 and 399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.91, 936.89 and 399.14 is: 550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.91 : 936.89 = 399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.91/936.89 = 399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.91x = 936.89 × 399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.91x = 373,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,955.00/678.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.82

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