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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.79, 911.76 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.79, 911.76 and 191.22 is: 286.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.79 : 911.76 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.79/911.76 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.79x = 911.76 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.79x = 174,346.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,346.75/607.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.86

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