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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.84, 1,060.22 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.84, 1,060.22 and 193.84 is: 290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.84 : 1,060.22 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.84/1,060.22 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.84x = 1,060.22 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.84x = 205,513.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,513.04/706.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.75

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