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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.14, 1,017.36 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.14, 1,017.36 and 288.12 is: 432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.14 : 1,017.36 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.14/1,017.36 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.14x = 1,017.36 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.14x = 293,121.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,121.76/678.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.24

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