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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.74, 1,019.52 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.74, 1,019.52 and 192.81 is: 289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.74 : 1,019.52 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.74/1,019.52 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.74x = 1,019.52 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.74x = 196,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,573.65/679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.19

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