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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.94, 1,017.34 and 525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.94, 1,017.34 and 525.24 is: 787.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.94 : 1,017.34 = 525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.94/1,017.34 = 525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.94x = 1,017.34 × 525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.94x = 534,347.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,347.66/678.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.03

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