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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.43, 1,016.70 and 389.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.43, 1,016.70 and 389.26 is: 583.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.43 : 1,016.70 = 389.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.43/1,016.70 = 389.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.43x = 1,016.70 × 389.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.43x = 395,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,760.64/678.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.35

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