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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.94, 1,078.26 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.94, 1,078.26 and 198.80 is: 298.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.94 : 1,078.26 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.94/1,078.26 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.94x = 1,078.26 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.94x = 214,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,352.70/718.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.15

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