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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.17, 1,016.75 and 591.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.17, 1,016.75 and 591.71 is: 887.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.17 : 1,016.75 = 591.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.17/1,016.75 = 591.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.17x = 1,016.75 × 591.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.17x = 601,617.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,617.54/678.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.12

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