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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.52, 1,018.10 and 667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.52, 1,018.10 and 667.60 is: 1,001.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.52 : 1,018.10 = 667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.52/1,018.10 = 667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.52x = 1,018.10 × 667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.52x = 679,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,683.56/678.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.71

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