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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.59, 1,016.98 and 495.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.59, 1,016.98 and 495.13 is: 742.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.59 : 1,016.98 = 495.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.59/1,016.98 = 495.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.59x = 1,016.98 × 495.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.59x = 503,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,533.53/678.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.03

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