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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.64, 1,068.96 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.64, 1,068.96 and 199.64 is: 299.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.64 : 1,068.96 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.64/1,068.96 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.64x = 1,068.96 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.64x = 213,407.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,407.17/712.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.46

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