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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.45, 1,017.63 and 581.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.45, 1,017.63 and 581.61 is: 872.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.45 : 1,017.63 = 581.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.45/1,017.63 = 581.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.45x = 1,017.63 × 581.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.45x = 591,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,863.78/678.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.38

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