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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.44, 1,065.53 and 190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.44, 1,065.53 and 190.47 is: 285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.44 : 1,065.53 = 190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.44/1,065.53 = 190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.44x = 1,065.53 × 190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.44x = 202,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,955.97/710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.68

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