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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.74, 1,060.10 and 186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.74, 1,060.10 and 186.69 is: 280.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.74 : 1,060.10 = 186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.74/1,060.10 = 186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.74x = 1,060.10 × 186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.74x = 197,910.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,910.07/706.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.03

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