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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.79, 1,017.36 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.79, 1,017.36 and 245.44 is: 367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.79 : 1,017.36 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.79/1,017.36 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.79x = 1,017.36 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.79x = 249,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,700.84/678.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.86

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