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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.92, 1,057.39 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.92, 1,057.39 and 191.92 is: 287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.92 : 1,057.39 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.92/1,057.39 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.92x = 1,057.39 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.92x = 202,935.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,935.97/704.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.88

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