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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.50, 1,068.81 and 199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.50, 1,068.81 and 199.50 is: 299.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.50 : 1,068.81 = 199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.50/1,068.81 = 199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.50x = 1,068.81 × 199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.50x = 213,227.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,227.60/712.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.27

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