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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.85, 1,019.63 and 192.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.85, 1,019.63 and 192.77 is: 289.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.85 : 1,019.63 = 192.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.85/1,019.63 = 192.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.85x = 1,019.63 × 192.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.85x = 196,548.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,548.01/679.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.11

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