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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.56, 1,059.72 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.56, 1,059.72 and 193.56 is: 290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.56 : 1,059.72 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.56/1,059.72 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.56x = 1,059.72 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.56x = 205,119.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,119.40/706.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.31

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