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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.47, 1,017.59 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.47, 1,017.59 and 191.55 is: 287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.47 : 1,017.59 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.47/1,017.59 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.47x = 1,017.59 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.47x = 194,922.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,922.39/678.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.30

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