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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.84, 1,067.52 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.84, 1,067.52 and 198.72 is: 298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.84 : 1,067.52 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.84/1,067.52 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.84x = 1,067.52 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.84x = 212,137.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,137.57/711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.01

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