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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.39, 1,071.55 and 194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.39, 1,071.55 and 194.47 is: 291.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.39 : 1,071.55 = 194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.39/1,071.55 = 194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.39x = 1,071.55 × 194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.39x = 208,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,380.80/714.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.69

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