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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.32, 1,015.17 and 568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.32, 1,015.17 and 568.76 is: 851.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.32 : 1,015.17 = 568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.32/1,015.17 = 568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.32x = 1,015.17 × 568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.32x = 577,385.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,385.96/678.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.20

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