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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.56, 1,019.23 and 192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.56, 1,019.23 and 192.53 is: 288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.56 : 1,019.23 = 192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.56/1,019.23 = 192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.56x = 1,019.23 × 192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.56x = 196,226.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,226.29/679.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.75

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