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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710, 1,065.04 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710, 1,065.04 and 189.99 is: 285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710 : 1,065.04 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710/1,065.04 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710x = 1,065.04 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710x = 202,346.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,346.95/710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.00

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