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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.20, 1,056.36 and 184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.20, 1,056.36 and 184.27 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.20 : 1,056.36 = 184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.20/1,056.36 = 184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.20x = 1,056.36 × 184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.20x = 194,655.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,655.46/704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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