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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.96, 1,018.80 and 517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.96, 1,018.80 and 517.68 is: 776.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.96 : 1,018.80 = 517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.96/1,018.80 = 517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.96x = 1,018.80 × 517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.96x = 527,412.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,412.38/678.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.79

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