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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.95, 1,067.78 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.95, 1,067.78 and 191.97 is: 287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.95 : 1,067.78 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.95/1,067.78 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.95x = 1,067.78 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.95x = 204,980.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,980.77/711.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.92

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