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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.73, 1,017.56 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.73, 1,017.56 and 267.68 is: 401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.73 : 1,017.56 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.73/1,017.56 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.73x = 1,017.56 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.73x = 272,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,380.81/678.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.31

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