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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.61, 1,064.49 and 189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.61, 1,064.49 and 189.63 is: 284.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.61 : 1,064.49 = 189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.61/1,064.49 = 189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.61x = 1,064.49 × 189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.61x = 201,859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,859.24/709.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.47

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