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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.35, 1,016.60 and 503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.35, 1,016.60 and 503.60 is: 754.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.35 : 1,016.60 = 503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.35/1,016.60 = 503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.35x = 1,016.60 × 503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.35x = 511,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,963.56/678.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.72

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