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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.73, 1,018.23 and 288.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.73, 1,018.23 and 288.73 is: 433.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.73 : 1,018.23 = 288.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.73/1,018.23 = 288.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.73x = 1,018.23 × 288.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.73x = 293,993.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,993.55/678.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.15

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