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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.69, 1,060.04 and 193.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.69, 1,060.04 and 193.69 is: 290.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.69 : 1,060.04 = 193.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.69/1,060.04 = 193.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.69x = 1,060.04 × 193.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.69x = 205,315.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,315.53/706.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.53

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