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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.66, 1,058.40 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.66, 1,058.40 and 185.64 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.66 : 1,058.40 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.66/1,058.40 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.66x = 1,058.40 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.66x = 196,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,481.38/705.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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