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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.58, 1,017.84 and 541.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.58, 1,017.84 and 541.88 is: 812.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.58 : 1,017.84 = 541.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.58/1,017.84 = 541.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.58x = 1,017.84 × 541.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.58x = 551,547.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,547.14/678.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.80

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