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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.06, 1,056.09 and 191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.06, 1,056.09 and 191.06 is: 286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.06 : 1,056.09 = 191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.06/1,056.09 = 191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.06x = 1,056.09 × 191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.06x = 201,779.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,779.91/704.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.59

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