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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.63, 1,064.44 and 196.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.63, 1,064.44 and 196.63 is: 294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.63 : 1,064.44 = 196.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.63/1,064.44 = 196.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.63x = 1,064.44 × 196.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.63x = 209,300.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,300.84/709.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.94

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