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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.75, 1,067.50 and 198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.75, 1,067.50 and 198.63 is: 297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.75 : 1,067.50 = 198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.75/1,067.50 = 198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.75x = 1,067.50 × 198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.75x = 212,031.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,031.69/711.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.90

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