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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.23, 1,015.76 and 522.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.23, 1,015.76 and 522.92 is: 783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.23 : 1,015.76 = 522.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.23/1,015.76 = 522.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.23x = 1,015.76 × 522.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.23x = 531,153.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,153.53/678.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.15

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