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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.08, 1,010.33 and 605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.08, 1,010.33 and 605.32 is: 901.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.08 : 1,010.33 = 605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.08/1,010.33 = 605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.08x = 1,010.33 × 605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.08x = 611,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,572.96/678.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.92

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