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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.61, 1,016.97 and 611.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.61, 1,016.97 and 611.17 is: 915.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.61 : 1,016.97 = 611.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.61/1,016.97 = 611.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.61x = 1,016.97 × 611.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.61x = 621,541.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,541.55/678.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.90

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