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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.69, 1,063.12 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.69, 1,063.12 and 188.70 is: 283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.69 : 1,063.12 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.69/1,063.12 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.69x = 1,063.12 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.69x = 200,610.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,610.74/708.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.07

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