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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.06, 1,017.36 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.06, 1,017.36 and 389.34 is: 584.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.06 : 1,017.36 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.06/1,017.36 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.06x = 1,017.36 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.06x = 396,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,098.94/678.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.17

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