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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.06, 1,393.36 and 678.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.06, 1,393.36 and 678.58 is: 936.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.06 : 1,393.36 = 678.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.06/1,393.36 = 678.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.06x = 1,393.36 × 678.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.06x = 945,506.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,506.23/1,010.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.09

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