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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.06, 1,015.29 and 540.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.06, 1,015.29 and 540.18 is: 808.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.06 : 1,015.29 = 540.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.06/1,015.29 = 540.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.06x = 1,015.29 × 540.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.06x = 548,439.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,439.35/678.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.84

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