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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.87, 1,063.35 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.87, 1,063.35 and 188.87 is: 283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.87 : 1,063.35 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.87/1,063.35 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.87x = 1,063.35 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.87x = 200,829.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,829.60/708.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.31

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