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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.31, 1,019.11 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.31, 1,019.11 and 192.39 is: 288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.31 : 1,019.11 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.31/1,019.11 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.31x = 1,019.11 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.31x = 196,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,066.57/679.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.63

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