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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.92, 1,058.89 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.92, 1,058.89 and 192.92 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.92 : 1,058.89 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.92/1,058.89 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.92x = 1,058.89 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.92x = 204,281.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,281.06/705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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