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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.86, 1,015.59 and 546.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.86, 1,015.59 and 546.02 is: 816.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.86 : 1,015.59 = 546.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.86/1,015.59 = 546.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.86x = 1,015.59 × 546.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.86x = 554,535.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,535.87/678.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.86

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