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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.62, 1,061.31 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.62, 1,061.31 and 194.50 is: 291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.62 : 1,061.31 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.62/1,061.31 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.62x = 1,061.31 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.62x = 206,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,424.80/707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.72

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