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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.74, 1,018.40 and 370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.74, 1,018.40 and 370.82 is: 556.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.74 : 1,018.40 = 370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.74/1,018.40 = 370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.74x = 1,018.40 × 370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.74x = 377,643.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,643.09/678.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.39

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