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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.78, 1,018.05 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.78, 1,018.05 and 268.11 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.78 : 1,018.05 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.78/1,018.05 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.78x = 1,018.05 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.78x = 272,949.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,949.39/678.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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