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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.87, 1,067.85 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.87, 1,067.85 and 191.88 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.87 : 1,067.85 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.87/1,067.85 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.87x = 1,067.85 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.87x = 204,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,899.06/711.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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