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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.45, 1,074.47 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.45, 1,074.47 and 196.47 is: 294.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.45 : 1,074.47 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.45/1,074.47 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.45x = 1,074.47 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.45x = 211,096.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,096.11/716.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.64

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