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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.41, 1,070.18 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.41, 1,070.18 and 193.44 is: 290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.41 : 1,070.18 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.41/1,070.18 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.41x = 1,070.18 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.41x = 207,013.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,013.37/713.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.18

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