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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.70, 1,019.73 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.70, 1,019.73 and 192.76 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.70 : 1,019.73 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.70/1,019.73 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.70x = 1,019.73 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.70x = 196,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,557.09/679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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