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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.62, 1,056.81 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.62, 1,056.81 and 191.50 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.62 : 1,056.81 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.62/1,056.81 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.62x = 1,056.81 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.62x = 202,379.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,379.12/704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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