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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.97, 1,016.82 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.97, 1,016.82 and 191.01 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.97 : 1,016.82 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.97/1,016.82 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.97x = 1,016.82 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.97x = 194,222.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,222.79/677.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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