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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.34, 1,056.52 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.34, 1,056.52 and 191.34 is: 287.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.34 : 1,056.52 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.34/1,056.52 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.34x = 1,056.52 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.34x = 202,154.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,154.54/704.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.01

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