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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.83, 1,015.08 and 189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.83, 1,015.08 and 189.89 is: 284.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.83 : 1,015.08 = 189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.83/1,015.08 = 189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.83x = 1,015.08 × 189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.83x = 192,748.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,748.47/676.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.78

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