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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.15, 1,015.25 and 613.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.15, 1,015.25 and 613.30 is: 918.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.15 : 1,015.25 = 613.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.15/1,015.25 = 613.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.15x = 1,015.25 × 613.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.15x = 622,647.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,647.22/678.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.16

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