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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.26, 1,017.14 and 215.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.26, 1,017.14 and 215.79 is: 323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.26 : 1,017.14 = 215.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.26/1,017.14 = 215.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.26x = 1,017.14 × 215.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.26x = 219,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,487.56/678.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.61

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