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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.02, 1,017.35 and 667.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.02, 1,017.35 and 667.10 is: 1,000.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.02 : 1,017.35 = 667.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.02/1,017.35 = 667.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.02x = 1,017.35 × 667.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.02x = 678,674.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,674.19/678.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.96

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