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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.45, 1,019.21 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.45, 1,019.21 and 192.54 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.45 : 1,019.21 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.45/1,019.21 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.45x = 1,019.21 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.45x = 196,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,238.69/679.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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