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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 1,058.61 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 1,058.61 and 192.78 is: 289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 1,058.61 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/1,058.61 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 1,058.61 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 204,078.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,078.84/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.15

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