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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.44, 1,019.03 and 581.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.44, 1,019.03 and 581.73 is: 873.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.44 : 1,019.03 = 581.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.44/1,019.03 = 581.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.44x = 1,019.03 × 581.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.44x = 592,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,802.60/678.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.77

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