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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.73, 1,070.51 and 193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.73, 1,070.51 and 193.77 is: 290.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.73 : 1,070.51 = 193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.73/1,070.51 = 193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.73x = 1,070.51 × 193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.73x = 207,431.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,431.75/713.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.63

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