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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.37, 1,064.10 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.37, 1,064.10 and 189.36 is: 284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.37 : 1,064.10 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.37/1,064.10 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.37x = 1,064.10 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.37x = 201,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,497.98/709.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.05

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