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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.95, 1,018.71 and 289.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.95, 1,018.71 and 289.21 is: 433.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.95 : 1,018.71 = 289.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.95/1,018.71 = 289.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.95x = 1,018.71 × 289.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.95x = 294,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,614.58/678.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.93

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