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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.77, 1,017.75 and 267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.77, 1,017.75 and 267.45 is: 401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.77 : 1,017.75 = 267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.77/1,017.75 = 267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.77x = 1,017.75 × 267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.77x = 272,199.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,199.77/678.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.02

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