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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.96, 1,013.51 and 596.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.96, 1,013.51 and 596.95 is: 891.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.96 : 1,013.51 = 596.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.96/1,013.51 = 596.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.96x = 1,013.51 × 596.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.96x = 605,013.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,013.75/678.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.09

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