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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.44, 1,068.53 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.44, 1,068.53 and 192.48 is: 288.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.44 : 1,068.53 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.44/1,068.53 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.44x = 1,068.53 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.44x = 205,670.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,670.65/712.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.68

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