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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.19, 1,017.32 and 191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.19, 1,017.32 and 191.29 is: 286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.19 : 1,017.32 = 191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.19/1,017.32 = 191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.19x = 1,017.32 × 191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.19x = 194,603.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,603.14/678.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.94

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