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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.73, 1,018.19 and 245.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.73, 1,018.19 and 245.78 is: 368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.73 : 1,018.19 = 245.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.73/1,018.19 = 245.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.73x = 1,018.19 × 245.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.73x = 250,253.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,253.28/678.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.71

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