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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.80, 1,016.76 and 389.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.80, 1,016.76 and 389.84 is: 583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.80 : 1,016.76 = 389.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.80/1,016.76 = 389.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.80x = 1,016.76 × 389.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.80x = 396,373.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,373.72/678.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.93

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