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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.82, 1,057.23 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.82, 1,057.23 and 191.82 is: 287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.82 : 1,057.23 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.82/1,057.23 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.82x = 1,057.23 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.82x = 202,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,797.86/704.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.73

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