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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.60, 1,058.39 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.60, 1,058.39 and 192.60 is: 288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.60 : 1,058.39 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.60/1,058.39 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.60x = 1,058.39 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.60x = 203,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,845.91/705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.90

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