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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.07, 1,059.09 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.07, 1,059.09 and 193.07 is: 289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.07 : 1,059.09 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.07/1,059.09 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.07x = 1,059.09 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.07x = 204,478.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,478.51/706.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.60

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