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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.99, 936.84 and 399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.99, 936.84 and 399.12 is: 550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.99 : 936.84 = 399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.99/936.84 = 399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.99x = 936.84 × 399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.99x = 373,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,911.58/678.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.69

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