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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.92, 1,017.36 and 610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.92, 1,017.36 and 610.08 is: 914.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.92 : 1,017.36 = 610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.92/1,017.36 = 610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.92x = 1,017.36 × 610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.92x = 620,670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,670.99/678.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.20

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