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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.06, 1,070.93 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.06, 1,070.93 and 194.11 is: 291.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.06 : 1,070.93 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.06/1,070.93 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.06x = 1,070.93 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.06x = 207,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,878.22/714.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.12

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