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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.36, 1,076.02 and 197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.36, 1,076.02 and 197.35 is: 296.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.36 : 1,076.02 = 197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.36/1,076.02 = 197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.36x = 1,076.02 × 197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.36x = 212,352.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,352.55/717.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.02

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