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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.11, 1,075.71 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.11, 1,075.71 and 197.12 is: 295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.11 : 1,075.71 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.11/1,075.71 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.11x = 1,075.71 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.11x = 212,043.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,043.96/717.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.69

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