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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.78, 1,018.16 and 216.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.78, 1,018.16 and 216.59 is: 324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.78 : 1,018.16 = 216.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.78/1,018.16 = 216.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.78x = 1,018.16 × 216.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.78x = 220,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,523.34/678.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.88

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