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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.61, 1,062.99 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.61, 1,062.99 and 188.63 is: 282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.61 : 1,062.99 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.61/1,062.99 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.61x = 1,062.99 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.61x = 200,513.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,513.18/708.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.97

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