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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.53, 1,016.45 and 190.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.53, 1,016.45 and 190.57 is: 285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.53 : 1,016.45 = 190.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.53/1,016.45 = 190.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.53x = 1,016.45 × 190.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.53x = 193,704.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,704.88/677.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.90

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