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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.93, 1,063.44 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.93, 1,063.44 and 188.93 is: 283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.93 : 1,063.44 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.93/1,063.44 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.93x = 1,063.44 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.93x = 200,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,911.17/708.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.40

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