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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.21, 1,066.79 and 198.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.21, 1,066.79 and 198.21 is: 297.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.21 : 1,066.79 = 198.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.21/1,066.79 = 198.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.21x = 1,066.79 × 198.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.21x = 211,448.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,448.94/711.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.31

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