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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.73, 1,017.96 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.73, 1,017.96 and 191.76 is: 287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.73 : 1,017.96 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.73/1,017.96 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.73x = 1,017.96 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.73x = 195,204.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,204.01/678.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.60

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