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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.88, 1,064.81 and 196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.88, 1,064.81 and 196.88 is: 295.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.88 : 1,064.81 = 196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.88/1,064.81 = 196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.88x = 1,064.81 × 196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.88x = 209,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,634.96/709.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.31

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