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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.72, 1,016.25 and 558.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.72, 1,016.25 and 558.43 is: 836.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.72 : 1,016.25 = 558.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.72/1,016.25 = 558.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.72x = 1,016.25 × 558.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.72x = 567,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,504.49/678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.15

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