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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.15, 1,017.50 and 610.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.15, 1,017.50 and 610.65 is: 916.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.15 : 1,017.50 = 610.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.15/1,017.50 = 610.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.15x = 1,017.50 × 610.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.15x = 621,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,333.32/678.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.22

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