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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.77, 1,017.95 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.77, 1,017.95 and 245.82 is: 368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.77 : 1,017.95 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.77/1,017.95 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.77x = 1,017.95 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.77x = 250,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,231.24/678.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.66

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