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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.48, 1,019.07 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.48, 1,019.07 and 192.52 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.48 : 1,019.07 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.48/1,019.07 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.48x = 1,019.07 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.48x = 196,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,191.36/679.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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