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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.88, 1,070.75 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.88, 1,070.75 and 193.93 is: 290.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.88 : 1,070.75 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.88/1,070.75 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.88x = 1,070.75 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.88x = 207,648.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,648.36/713.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.87

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