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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.57, 1,019.98 and 588.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.57, 1,019.98 and 588.35 is: 884.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.57 : 1,019.98 = 588.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.57/1,019.98 = 588.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.57x = 1,019.98 × 588.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.57x = 600,105.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,105.23/678.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.37

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