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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.79, 1,016.75 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.79, 1,016.75 and 190.85 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.79 : 1,016.75 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.79/1,016.75 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.79x = 1,016.75 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.79x = 194,042.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,042.13/677.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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