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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.87, 1,057.18 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.87, 1,057.18 and 191.75 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.87 : 1,057.18 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.87/1,057.18 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.87x = 1,057.18 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.87x = 202,714.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,714.27/704.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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