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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.31, 1,017.53 and 191.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.31, 1,017.53 and 191.37 is: 287.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.31 : 1,017.53 = 191.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.31/1,017.53 = 191.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.31x = 1,017.53 × 191.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.31x = 194,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,724.72/678.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.07

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