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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.90, 1,016.52 and 504.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.90, 1,016.52 and 504.57 is: 755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.90 : 1,016.52 = 504.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.90/1,016.52 = 504.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.90x = 1,016.52 × 504.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.90x = 512,905.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,905.50/678.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.49

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