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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.93, 1,057.38 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.93, 1,057.38 and 184.93 is: 277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.93 : 1,057.38 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.93/1,057.38 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.93x = 1,057.38 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.93x = 195,541.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,541.28/704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.39

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