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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.54, 1,014.72 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.54, 1,014.72 and 189.58 is: 284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.54 : 1,014.72 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.54/1,014.72 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.54x = 1,014.72 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.54x = 192,370.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,370.62/676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.34

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