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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.75, 1,054.13 and 189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.75, 1,054.13 and 189.75 is: 284.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.75 : 1,054.13 = 189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.75/1,054.13 = 189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.75x = 1,054.13 × 189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.75x = 200,020.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,020.22/702.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.63

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