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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.62, 1,016.57 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.62, 1,016.57 and 190.71 is: 286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.62 : 1,016.57 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.62/1,016.57 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.62x = 1,016.57 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.62x = 193,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,870.06/677.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.10

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