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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.37, 1,065.55 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.37, 1,065.55 and 197.37 is: 296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.37 : 1,065.55 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.37/1,065.55 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.37x = 1,065.55 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.37x = 210,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,307.60/710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.05

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