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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.61, 1,018.52 and 504.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.61, 1,018.52 and 504.87 is: 757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.61 : 1,018.52 = 504.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.61/1,018.52 = 504.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.61x = 1,018.52 × 504.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.61x = 514,218.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,218.58/678.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.75

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