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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.64, 1,058.36 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.64, 1,058.36 and 185.68 is: 278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.64 : 1,058.36 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.64/1,058.36 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.64x = 1,058.36 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.64x = 196,516.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,516.28/705.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.49

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