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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.51, 1,014.98 and 541.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.51, 1,014.98 and 541.83 is: 810.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.51 : 1,014.98 = 541.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.51/1,014.98 = 541.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.51x = 1,014.98 × 541.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.51x = 549,942.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,942.89/678.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.51

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