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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.72, 1,072.07 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.72, 1,072.07 and 194.75 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.72 : 1,072.07 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.72/1,072.07 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.72x = 1,072.07 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.72x = 208,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,790.08/714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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