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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.52, 1,016.40 and 568.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.52, 1,016.40 and 568.52 is: 851.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.52 : 1,016.40 = 568.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.52/1,016.40 = 568.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.52x = 1,016.40 × 568.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.52x = 577,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,843.73/678.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.62

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