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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.82, 1,055.72 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.82, 1,055.72 and 190.82 is: 286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.82 : 1,055.72 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.82/1,055.72 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.82x = 1,055.72 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.82x = 201,447.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,447.21/703.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.22

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