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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.68, 1,019.67 and 192.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.68, 1,019.67 and 192.77 is: 289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.68 : 1,019.67 = 192.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.68/1,019.67 = 192.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.68x = 1,019.67 × 192.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.68x = 196,561.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,561.79/679.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.20

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