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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.92, 1,064.86 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.92, 1,064.86 and 182.82 is: 274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.92 : 1,064.86 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.92/1,064.86 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.92x = 1,064.86 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.92x = 194,676.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,676.96/709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.23

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