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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.12, 1,060.74 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.12, 1,060.74 and 187.12 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.12 : 1,060.74 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.12/1,060.74 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.12x = 1,060.74 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.12x = 198,485.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,485.67/707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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