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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.88, 1,018.78 and 676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.88, 1,018.78 and 676.38 is: 1,015.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.88 : 1,018.78 = 676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.88/1,018.78 = 676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.88x = 1,018.78 × 676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.88x = 689,075.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,075.95/678.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.02

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