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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.70, 942.78 and 655.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.70, 942.78 and 655.11 is: 908.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.70 : 942.78 = 655.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.70/942.78 = 655.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.70x = 942.78 × 655.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.70x = 617,624.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,624.61/679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.68

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