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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.78, 1,018.22 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.78, 1,018.22 and 245.94 is: 368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.78 : 1,018.22 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.78/1,018.22 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.78x = 1,018.22 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.78x = 250,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,421.03/678.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.93

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