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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.34, 1,017.51 and 543.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.34, 1,017.51 and 543.07 is: 814.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.34 : 1,017.51 = 543.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.34/1,017.51 = 543.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.34x = 1,017.51 × 543.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.34x = 552,579.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,579.16/678.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.61

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