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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.60, 1,017.90 and 601.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.60, 1,017.90 and 601.65 is: 902.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.60 : 1,017.90 = 601.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.60/1,017.90 = 601.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.60x = 1,017.90 × 601.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.60x = 612,419.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,419.54/678.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.48

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