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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.56, 1,017.84 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.56, 1,017.84 and 191.60 is: 287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.56 : 1,017.84 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.56/1,017.84 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.56x = 1,017.84 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.56x = 195,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,018.14/678.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.40

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