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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.63, 1,018.10 and 610.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.63, 1,018.10 and 610.59 is: 916.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.63 : 1,018.10 = 610.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.63/1,018.10 = 610.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.63x = 1,018.10 × 610.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.63x = 621,638.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,638.63/678.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.02

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