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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.99, 934.95 and 580.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.99, 934.95 and 580.53 is: 799.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.99 : 934.95 = 580.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.99/934.95 = 580.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.99x = 934.95 × 580.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.99x = 542,766.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,766.52/678.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.37

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