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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.52, 1,059.81 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.52, 1,059.81 and 186.52 is: 279.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.52 : 1,059.81 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.52/1,059.81 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.52x = 1,059.81 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.52x = 197,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,675.76/706.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.79

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