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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.45, 1,017.73 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.45, 1,017.73 and 191.54 is: 287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.45 : 1,017.73 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.45/1,017.73 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.45x = 1,017.73 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.45x = 194,936.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,936.00/678.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.33

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