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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.33, 1,019.04 and 192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.33, 1,019.04 and 192.34 is: 288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.33 : 1,019.04 = 192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.33/1,019.04 = 192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.33x = 1,019.04 × 192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.33x = 196,002.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,002.15/679.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.52

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