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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.92, 1,017.60 and 267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.92, 1,017.60 and 267.92 is: 401.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.92 : 1,017.60 = 267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.92/1,017.60 = 267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.92x = 1,017.60 × 267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.92x = 272,635.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,635.39/678.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.57

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