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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.10, 1,016.70 and 495.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.10, 1,016.70 and 495.63 is: 743.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.10 : 1,016.70 = 495.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.10/1,016.70 = 495.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.10x = 1,016.70 × 495.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.10x = 503,907.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,907.02/678.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.12

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