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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.33, 1,015.14 and 562.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.33, 1,015.14 and 562.99 is: 842.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.33 : 1,015.14 = 562.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.33/1,015.14 = 562.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.33x = 1,015.14 × 562.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.33x = 571,513.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,513.67/678.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.53

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