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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.40, 1,015.56 and 604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.40, 1,015.56 and 604.60 is: 905.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.40 : 1,015.56 = 604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.40/1,015.56 = 604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.40x = 1,015.56 × 604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.40x = 614,007.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,007.58/678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.08

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