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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.98, 1,069.47 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.98, 1,069.47 and 193.05 is: 289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.98 : 1,069.47 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.98/1,069.47 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.98x = 1,069.47 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.98x = 206,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,461.18/712.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.58

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