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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.51, 1,016.39 and 514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.51, 1,016.39 and 514.26 is: 770.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.51 : 1,016.39 = 514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.51/1,016.39 = 514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.51x = 1,016.39 × 514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.51x = 522,683.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,683.64/678.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.35

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