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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.34, 1,068.49 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.34, 1,068.49 and 192.39 is: 288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.34 : 1,068.49 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.34/1,068.49 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.34x = 1,068.49 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.34x = 205,566.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,566.79/712.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.58

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