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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.87, 1,018.35 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.87, 1,018.35 and 191.91 is: 287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.87 : 1,018.35 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.87/1,018.35 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.87x = 1,018.35 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.87x = 195,431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,431.55/678.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.88

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