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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.40, 1,015.88 and 678.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.40, 1,015.88 and 678.35 is: 1,009.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.40 : 1,015.88 = 678.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.40/1,015.88 = 678.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.40x = 1,015.88 × 678.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.40x = 689,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,122.20/682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.85

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