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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.62, 1,017.93 and 581.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.62, 1,017.93 and 581.83 is: 872.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.62 : 1,017.93 = 581.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.62/1,017.93 = 581.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.62x = 1,017.93 × 581.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.62x = 592,262.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,262.21/678.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.75

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