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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.89, 1,060.34 and 193.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.89, 1,060.34 and 193.89 is: 290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.89 : 1,060.34 = 193.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.89/1,060.34 = 193.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.89x = 1,060.34 × 193.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.89x = 205,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,588.35/706.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.84

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