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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.28, 1,017.44 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.28, 1,017.44 and 191.32 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.28 : 1,017.44 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.28/1,017.44 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.28x = 1,017.44 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.28x = 194,656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,656.62/678.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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