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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.04, 1,055.97 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.04, 1,055.97 and 184.08 is: 276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.04 : 1,055.97 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.04/1,055.97 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.04x = 1,055.97 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.04x = 194,383.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,383.65/704.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.10

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