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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.79, 1,018.19 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.79, 1,018.19 and 354.11 is: 531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.79 : 1,018.19 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.79/1,018.19 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.79x = 1,018.19 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.79x = 360,552.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,552.04/678.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.17

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