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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.15, 1,012.32 and 596.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.15, 1,012.32 and 596.14 is: 889.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.15 : 1,012.32 = 596.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.15/1,012.32 = 596.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.15x = 1,012.32 × 596.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.15x = 603,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,484.44/678.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.90

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