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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.78, 1,015.40 and 678.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.78, 1,015.40 and 678.46 is: 935.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.78 : 1,015.40 = 678.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.78/1,015.40 = 678.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.78x = 1,015.40 × 678.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.78x = 688,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,908.28/736.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.03

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