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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.14, 1,016.17 and 503.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.14, 1,016.17 and 503.99 is: 755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.14 : 1,016.17 = 503.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.14/1,016.17 = 503.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.14x = 1,016.17 × 503.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.14x = 512,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,140.80/678.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.21

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