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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.70, 1,018.13 and 267.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.70, 1,018.13 and 267.79 is: 401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.70 : 1,018.13 = 267.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.70/1,018.13 = 267.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.70x = 1,018.13 × 267.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.70x = 272,645.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,645.03/678.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.72

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