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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.24, 1,017.38 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.24, 1,017.38 and 191.31 is: 286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.24 : 1,017.38 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.24/1,017.38 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.24x = 1,017.38 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.24x = 194,628.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,628.92/678.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.96

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