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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.87, 1,076.66 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.87, 1,076.66 and 197.73 is: 296.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.87 : 1,076.66 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.87/1,076.66 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.87x = 1,076.66 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.87x = 212,889.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,889.68/717.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.56

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