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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.75, 1,017.60 and 491.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.75, 1,017.60 and 491.13 is: 736.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.75 : 1,017.60 = 491.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.75/1,017.60 = 491.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.75x = 1,017.60 × 491.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.75x = 499,772.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,772.05/678.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.32

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