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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.29, 1,064 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.29, 1,064 and 189.28 is: 283.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.29 : 1,064 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.29/1,064 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.29x = 1,064 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.29x = 201,393.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,393.92/709.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.94

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