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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.72, 1,060.14 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.72, 1,060.14 and 193.72 is: 290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.72 : 1,060.14 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.72/1,060.14 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.72x = 1,060.14 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.72x = 205,370.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,370.32/706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.60

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