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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.60, 1,077.72 and 198.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.60, 1,077.72 and 198.58 is: 297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.60 : 1,077.72 = 198.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.60/1,077.72 = 198.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.60x = 1,077.72 × 198.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.60x = 214,008.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,008.25/718.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.81

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