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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.46, 1,062.76 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.46, 1,062.76 and 188.48 is: 282.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.46 : 1,062.76 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.46/1,062.76 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.46x = 1,062.76 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.46x = 200,307.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,307.61/708.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.74

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