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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.68, 1,017.40 and 563.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.68, 1,017.40 and 563.86 is: 845.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.68 : 1,017.40 = 563.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.68/1,017.40 = 563.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.68x = 1,017.40 × 563.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.68x = 573,671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,671.16/678.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.27

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