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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.56, 1,014.86 and 189.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.56, 1,014.86 and 189.59 is: 284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.56 : 1,014.86 = 189.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.56/1,014.86 = 189.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.56x = 1,014.86 × 189.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.56x = 192,402.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,402.71/676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.38

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