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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.72, 1,018.44 and 386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.72, 1,018.44 and 386.04 is: 579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.72 : 1,018.44 = 386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.72/1,018.44 = 386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.72x = 1,018.44 × 386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.72x = 393,158.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,158.58/678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.26

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