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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.56, 1,017.12 and 635.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.56, 1,017.12 and 635.36 is: 952.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.56 : 1,017.12 = 635.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.56/1,017.12 = 635.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.56x = 1,017.12 × 635.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.56x = 646,237.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,237.36/678.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.37

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