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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.76, 1,058.70 and 185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.76, 1,058.70 and 185.74 is: 278.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.76 : 1,058.70 = 185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.76/1,058.70 = 185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.76x = 1,058.70 × 185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.76x = 196,646.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,646.94/705.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.63

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