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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.50, 1,019.07 and 192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.50, 1,019.07 and 192.42 is: 288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.50 : 1,019.07 = 192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.50/1,019.07 = 192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.50x = 1,019.07 × 192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.50x = 196,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,089.45/679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.58

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