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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.04, 1,059.06 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.04, 1,059.06 and 193.08 is: 289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.04 : 1,059.06 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.04/1,059.06 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.04x = 1,059.06 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.04x = 204,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,483.30/706.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.62

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