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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.83, 1,070.76 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.83, 1,070.76 and 193.83 is: 290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.83 : 1,070.76 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.83/1,070.76 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.83x = 1,070.76 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.83x = 207,540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,540.54/713.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.74

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