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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.76, 1,017.93 and 288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.76, 1,017.93 and 288.76 is: 433.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.76 : 1,017.93 = 288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.76/1,017.93 = 288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.76x = 1,017.93 × 288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.76x = 293,937.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,937.91/678.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.05

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