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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.47, 1,015.88 and 558.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.47, 1,015.88 and 558.18 is: 835.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.47 : 1,015.88 = 558.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.47/1,015.88 = 558.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.47x = 1,015.88 × 558.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.47x = 567,041.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,041.11/678.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.77

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