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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.31, 1,075.76 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.31, 1,075.76 and 197.18 is: 295.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.31 : 1,075.76 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.31/1,075.76 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.31x = 1,075.76 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.31x = 212,118.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,118.36/717.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.71

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