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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.89, 1,054.32 and 182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.89, 1,054.32 and 182.89 is: 274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.89 : 1,054.32 = 182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.89/1,054.32 = 182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.89x = 1,054.32 × 182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.89x = 192,827.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,827.22/702.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.33

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