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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.19, 1,014.40 and 578.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.19, 1,014.40 and 578.13 is: 862.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.19 : 1,014.40 = 578.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.19/1,014.40 = 578.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.19x = 1,014.40 × 578.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.19x = 586,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,455.07/680.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.19

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