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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.88, 1,057.31 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.88, 1,057.31 and 184.88 is: 277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.88 : 1,057.31 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.88/1,057.31 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.88x = 1,057.31 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.88x = 195,474.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,474.55/704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.32

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