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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.90, 1,017.52 and 386.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.90, 1,017.52 and 386.65 is: 579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.90 : 1,017.52 = 386.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.90/1,017.52 = 386.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.90x = 1,017.52 × 386.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.90x = 393,424.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,424.41/678.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.50

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