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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.72, 1,017.92 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.72, 1,017.92 and 294.08 is: 441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.72 : 1,017.92 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.72/1,017.92 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.72x = 1,017.92 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.72x = 299,349.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,349.91/678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.05

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