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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.97, 1,058.97 and 192.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.97, 1,058.97 and 192.97 is: 289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.97 : 1,058.97 = 192.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.97/1,058.97 = 192.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.97x = 1,058.97 × 192.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.97x = 204,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,349.44/705.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.46

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