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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.27, 1,014.98 and 587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.27, 1,014.98 and 587.28 is: 878.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.27 : 1,014.98 = 587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.27/1,014.98 = 587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.27x = 1,014.98 × 587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.27x = 596,074.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,074.52/678.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.82

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