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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.96, 1,066.42 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.96, 1,066.42 and 197.96 is: 296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.96 : 1,066.42 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.96/1,066.42 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.96x = 1,066.42 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.96x = 211,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,107.51/710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.93

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