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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.84, 1,054.33 and 182.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.84, 1,054.33 and 182.85 is: 274.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.84 : 1,054.33 = 182.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.84/1,054.33 = 182.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.84x = 1,054.33 × 182.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.84x = 192,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,781.36/702.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.29

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