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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.52, 1,064.28 and 196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.52, 1,064.28 and 196.52 is: 294.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.52 : 1,064.28 = 196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.52/1,064.28 = 196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.52x = 1,064.28 × 196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.52x = 209,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,152.31/709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.78

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