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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.75, 1,058.63 and 192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.75, 1,058.63 and 192.75 is: 289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.75 : 1,058.63 = 192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.75/1,058.63 = 192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.75x = 1,058.63 × 192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.75x = 204,049.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,049.97/705.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.13

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