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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.47, 1,018.37 and 650.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.47, 1,018.37 and 650.75 is: 976.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.47 : 1,018.37 = 650.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.47/1,018.37 = 650.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.47x = 1,018.37 × 650.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.47x = 662,695.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,695.93/678.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.76

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