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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.50, 1,077.78 and 198.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.50, 1,077.78 and 198.56 is: 297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.50 : 1,077.78 = 198.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.50/1,077.78 = 198.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.50x = 1,077.78 × 198.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.50x = 214,007.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,007.44/718.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.85

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