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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.97, 1,016.52 and 562.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.97, 1,016.52 and 562.33 is: 841.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.97 : 1,016.52 = 562.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.97/1,016.52 = 562.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.97x = 1,016.52 × 562.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.97x = 571,619.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,619.69/678.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.89

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