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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.82, 1,015.28 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.82, 1,015.28 and 189.88 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.82 : 1,015.28 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.82/1,015.28 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.82x = 1,015.28 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.82x = 192,775.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,775.34/676.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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