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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.78, 1,015.58 and 292.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.78, 1,015.58 and 292.03 is: 438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.78 : 1,015.58 = 292.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.78/1,015.58 = 292.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.78x = 1,015.58 × 292.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.78x = 296,580.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,580.73/676.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.22

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