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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.79, 1,063.18 and 188.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.79, 1,063.18 and 188.79 is: 283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.79 : 1,063.18 = 188.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.79/1,063.18 = 188.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.79x = 1,063.18 × 188.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.79x = 200,716.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,716.99/708.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.18

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