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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.02, 1,018.41 and 191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.02, 1,018.41 and 191.95 is: 287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.02 : 1,018.41 = 191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.02/1,018.41 = 191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.02x = 1,018.41 × 191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.02x = 195,487.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,487.07/679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.90

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