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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.03, 1,015.65 and 568.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.03, 1,015.65 and 568.02 is: 850.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.03 : 1,015.65 = 568.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.03/1,015.65 = 568.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.03x = 1,015.65 × 568.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.03x = 576,909.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,909.51/678.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.87

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