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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.26, 1,068.44 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.26, 1,068.44 and 199.26 is: 298.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.26 : 1,068.44 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.26/1,068.44 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.26x = 1,068.44 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.26x = 212,897.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,897.35/712.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.90

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