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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.96, 1,018.98 and 610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.96, 1,018.98 and 610.92 is: 916.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.96 : 1,018.98 = 610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.96/1,018.98 = 610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.96x = 1,018.98 × 610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.96x = 622,515.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,515.26/678.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.87

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