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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.98, 937.68 and 585.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.98, 937.68 and 585.21 is: 808.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.98 : 937.68 = 585.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.98/937.68 = 585.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.98x = 937.68 × 585.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.98x = 548,735.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,735.76/678.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.17

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