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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.40, 1,018.80 and 524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.40, 1,018.80 and 524.70 is: 787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.40 : 1,018.80 = 524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.40/1,018.80 = 524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.40x = 1,018.80 × 524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.40x = 534,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,564.36/678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.98

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