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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.94, 936.87 and 399.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.94, 936.87 and 399.13 is: 550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.94 : 936.87 = 399.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.94/936.87 = 399.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.94x = 936.87 × 399.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.94x = 373,932.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,932.92/678.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.76

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