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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.95, 1,064.93 and 196.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.95, 1,064.93 and 196.95 is: 295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.95 : 1,064.93 = 196.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.95/1,064.93 = 196.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.95x = 1,064.93 × 196.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.95x = 209,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,740.63/709.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.43

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