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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.98, 1,064.88 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.98, 1,064.88 and 190.02 is: 285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.98 : 1,064.88 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.98/1,064.88 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.98x = 1,064.88 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.98x = 202,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,348.50/709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.01

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