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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.60, 1,076.41 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.60, 1,076.41 and 197.61 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.60 : 1,076.41 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.60/1,076.41 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.60x = 1,076.41 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.60x = 212,708.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,708.39/717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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