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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.72, 1,018.09 and 288.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.72, 1,018.09 and 288.67 is: 433.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.72 : 1,018.09 = 288.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.72/1,018.09 = 288.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.72x = 1,018.09 × 288.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.72x = 293,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,890.60/678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.01

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