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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.27, 1,066.80 and 198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.27, 1,066.80 and 198.27 is: 297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.27 : 1,066.80 = 198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.27/1,066.80 = 198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.27x = 1,066.80 × 198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.27x = 211,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,514.44/711.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.38

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