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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.98, 1,019.21 and 526.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.98, 1,019.21 and 526.74 is: 790.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.98 : 1,019.21 = 526.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.98/1,019.21 = 526.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.98x = 1,019.21 × 526.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.98x = 536,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,856.04/678.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.69

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