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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.02, 1,063.55 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.02, 1,063.55 and 196.02 is: 294.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.02 : 1,063.55 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.02/1,063.55 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.02x = 1,063.55 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.02x = 208,477.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,477.07/709.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.04

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