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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.90, 1,020.60 and 558.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.90, 1,020.60 and 558.06 is: 838.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.90 : 1,020.60 = 558.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.90/1,020.60 = 558.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.90x = 1,020.60 × 558.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.90x = 569,556.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,556.04/678.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.94

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