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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.79, 1,015.14 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.79, 1,015.14 and 189.82 is: 284.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.79 : 1,015.14 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.79/1,015.14 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.79x = 1,015.14 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.79x = 192,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,695.86/676.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.72

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