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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.96, 1,017.30 and 653.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.96, 1,017.30 and 653.68 is: 979.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.96 : 1,017.30 = 653.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.96/1,017.30 = 653.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.96x = 1,017.30 × 653.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.96x = 664,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,987.75/678.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.42

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