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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.70, 1,018.05 and 577.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.70, 1,018.05 and 577.45 is: 866.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.70 : 1,018.05 = 577.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.70/1,018.05 = 577.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.70x = 1,018.05 × 577.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.70x = 587,872.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,872.97/678.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.18

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