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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.87, 1,019.81 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.87, 1,019.81 and 192.86 is: 289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.87 : 1,019.81 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.87/1,019.81 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.87x = 1,019.81 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.87x = 196,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,680.56/679.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.29

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