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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.66, 1,017.90 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.66, 1,017.90 and 191.72 is: 287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.66 : 1,017.90 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.66/1,017.90 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.66x = 1,017.90 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.66x = 195,151.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,151.79/678.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.55

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