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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.76, 1,019.66 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.76, 1,019.66 and 192.80 is: 289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.76 : 1,019.66 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.76/1,019.66 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.76x = 1,019.66 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.76x = 196,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,590.45/679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.21

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