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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.02, 1,075.52 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.02, 1,075.52 and 197.02 is: 295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.02 : 1,075.52 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.02/1,075.52 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.02x = 1,075.52 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.02x = 211,896.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,896.75/717.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.53

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