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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.14, 1,063.70 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.14, 1,063.70 and 189.12 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.14 : 1,063.70 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.14/1,063.70 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.14x = 1,063.70 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.14x = 201,170.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,170.70/709.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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