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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.34, 1,063.89 and 678

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.34, 1,063.89 and 678 is: 936.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.34 : 1,063.89 = 678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.34/1,063.89 = 678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.34x = 1,063.89 × 678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.34x = 721,317.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,317.42/770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.36

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