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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.06, 1,063.50 and 189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.06, 1,063.50 and 189.11 is: 283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.06 : 1,063.50 = 189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.06/1,063.50 = 189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.06x = 1,063.50 × 189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.06x = 201,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,112.22/709.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.63

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