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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.87, 1,078.15 and 198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.87, 1,078.15 and 198.73 is: 298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.87 : 1,078.15 = 198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.87/1,078.15 = 198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.87x = 1,078.15 × 198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.87x = 214,260.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,260.75/718.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.05

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