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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.94, 937.46 and 548.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.94, 937.46 and 548.54 is: 757.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.94 : 937.46 = 548.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.94/937.46 = 548.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.94x = 937.46 × 548.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.94x = 514,234.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,234.31/678.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.41

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