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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.34, 1,076.03 and 197.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.34, 1,076.03 and 197.38 is: 296.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.34 : 1,076.03 = 197.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.34/1,076.03 = 197.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.34x = 1,076.03 × 197.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.34x = 212,386.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,386.24/717.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.08

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