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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.87, 1,018.25 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.87, 1,018.25 and 191.86 is: 287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.87 : 1,018.25 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.87/1,018.25 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.87x = 1,018.25 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.87x = 195,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,359.74/678.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.77

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