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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.78, 1,055.64 and 190.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.78, 1,055.64 and 190.78 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.78 : 1,055.64 = 190.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.78/1,055.64 = 190.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.78x = 1,055.64 × 190.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.78x = 201,395.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,395.00/703.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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