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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.69, 1,019.54 and 192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.69, 1,019.54 and 192.75 is: 289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.69 : 1,019.54 = 192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.69/1,019.54 = 192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.69x = 1,019.54 × 192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.69x = 196,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,512.99/679.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.12

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