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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.88, 1,058.68 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.88, 1,058.68 and 192.76 is: 289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.88 : 1,058.68 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.88/1,058.68 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.88x = 1,058.68 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.88x = 204,071.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,071.16/705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.10

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