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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.77, 1,058.65 and 192.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.77, 1,058.65 and 192.77 is: 289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.77 : 1,058.65 = 192.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.77/1,058.65 = 192.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.77x = 1,058.65 × 192.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.77x = 204,077.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,077.64/705.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.15

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