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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.76, 1,014.96 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.76, 1,014.96 and 189.84 is: 284.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.76 : 1,014.96 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.76/1,014.96 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.76x = 1,014.96 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.76x = 192,680.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,680.01/676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.71

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