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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.08, 1,016.04 and 533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.08, 1,016.04 and 533.36 is: 799.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.08 : 1,016.04 = 533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.08/1,016.04 = 533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.08x = 1,016.04 × 533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.08x = 541,915.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,915.09/678.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.19

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