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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.72, 1,070.60 and 193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.72, 1,070.60 and 193.77 is: 290.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.72 : 1,070.60 = 193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.72/1,070.60 = 193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.72x = 1,070.60 × 193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.72x = 207,449.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,449.19/713.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.66

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