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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.77, 1,060.22 and 186.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.77, 1,060.22 and 186.77 is: 280.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.77 : 1,060.22 = 186.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.77/1,060.22 = 186.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.77x = 1,060.22 × 186.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.77x = 198,017.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,017.29/706.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.17

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