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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.96, 1,016.94 and 191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.96, 1,016.94 and 191.02 is: 286.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.96 : 1,016.94 = 191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.96/1,016.94 = 191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.96x = 1,016.94 × 191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.96x = 194,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,254.05/677.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.53

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