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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.83, 1,019.79 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.83, 1,019.79 and 192.84 is: 289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.83 : 1,019.79 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.83/1,019.79 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.83x = 1,019.79 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.83x = 196,656.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,656.30/679.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.27

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