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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.14, 1,018.38 and 576.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.14, 1,018.38 and 576.62 is: 865.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.14 : 1,018.38 = 576.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.14/1,018.38 = 576.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.14x = 1,018.38 × 576.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.14x = 587,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,218.28/678.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.92

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