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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.24, 1,019.04 and 563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.24, 1,019.04 and 563.52 is: 846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.24 : 1,019.04 = 563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.24/1,019.04 = 563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.24x = 1,019.04 × 563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.24x = 574,249.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,249.42/678.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.68

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