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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.09, 1,013.17 and 501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.09, 1,013.17 and 501.64 is: 749.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.09 : 1,013.17 = 501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.09/1,013.17 = 501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.09x = 1,013.17 × 501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.09x = 508,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,246.60/678.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.53

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