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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.54, 1,022.44 and 559.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.54, 1,022.44 and 559.46 is: 843.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.54 : 1,022.44 = 559.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.54/1,022.44 = 559.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.54x = 1,022.44 × 559.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.54x = 572,014.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,014.28/678.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.01

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