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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.47, 1,061.22 and 194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.47, 1,061.22 and 194.47 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.47 : 1,061.22 = 194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.47/1,061.22 = 194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.47x = 1,061.22 × 194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.47x = 206,375.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,375.45/707.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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