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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.58, 1,076.29 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.58, 1,076.29 and 197.62 is: 296.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.58 : 1,076.29 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.58/1,076.29 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.58x = 1,076.29 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.58x = 212,696.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,696.43/717.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.41

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