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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.56, 1,062.75 and 188.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.56, 1,062.75 and 188.61 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.56 : 1,062.75 = 188.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.56/1,062.75 = 188.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.56x = 1,062.75 × 188.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.56x = 200,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,439.66/708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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