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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.00, 1,062.04 and 187.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.00, 1,062.04 and 187.99 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.00 : 1,062.04 = 187.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.00/1,062.04 = 187.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.00x = 1,062.04 × 187.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.00x = 199,649.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,649.77/708.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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