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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.52, 1,068.78 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.52, 1,068.78 and 199.52 is: 299.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.52 : 1,068.78 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.52/1,068.78 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.52x = 1,068.78 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.52x = 213,242.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,242.99/712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.28

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