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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.04, 1,060.48 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.04, 1,060.48 and 194.08 is: 291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.04 : 1,060.48 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.04/1,060.48 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.04x = 1,060.48 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.04x = 205,817.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,817.96/707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.10

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