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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.53, 1,019.29 and 192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.53, 1,019.29 and 192.58 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.53 : 1,019.29 = 192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.53/1,019.29 = 192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.53x = 1,019.29 × 192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.53x = 196,294.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,294.87/679.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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