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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.87, 1,069.23 and 192.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.87, 1,069.23 and 192.91 is: 289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.87 : 1,069.23 = 192.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.87/1,069.23 = 192.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.87x = 1,069.23 × 192.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.87x = 206,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,265.16/712.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.34

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