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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.20, 1,015.67 and 561.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.20, 1,015.67 and 561.78 is: 841.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.20 : 1,015.67 = 561.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.20/1,015.67 = 561.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.20x = 1,015.67 × 561.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.20x = 570,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,580.28/678.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.32

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