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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.90, 1,078.44 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.90, 1,078.44 and 198.88 is: 298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.90 : 1,078.44 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.90/1,078.44 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.90x = 1,078.44 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.90x = 214,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,480.15/718.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.34

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