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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.12, 1,018.58 and 648.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.12, 1,018.58 and 648.54 is: 974.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.12 : 1,018.58 = 648.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.12/1,018.58 = 648.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.12x = 1,018.58 × 648.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.12x = 660,589.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,589.87/678.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.15

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