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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.95, 1,016.92 and 523.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.95, 1,016.92 and 523.74 is: 784.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.95 : 1,016.92 = 523.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.95/1,016.92 = 523.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.95x = 1,016.92 × 523.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.95x = 532,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,601.68/678.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.45

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