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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.34, 1,067.02 and 198.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.34, 1,067.02 and 198.34 is: 297.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.34 : 1,067.02 = 198.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.34/1,067.02 = 198.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.34x = 1,067.02 × 198.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.34x = 211,632.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,632.75/711.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.51

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