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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.23, 1,077.16 and 198.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.23, 1,077.16 and 198.11 is: 297.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.23 : 1,077.16 = 198.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.23/1,077.16 = 198.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.23x = 1,077.16 × 198.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.23x = 213,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,398.60/718.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.12

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