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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.08, 1,014.78 and 514.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.08, 1,014.78 and 514.82 is: 770.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.08 : 1,014.78 = 514.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.08/1,014.78 = 514.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.08x = 1,014.78 × 514.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.08x = 522,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,429.04/678.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.45

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