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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.98, 1,019.82 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.98, 1,019.82 and 193.02 is: 289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.98 : 1,019.82 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.98/1,019.82 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.98x = 1,019.82 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.98x = 196,845.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,845.66/679.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.49

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