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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.93, 1,117.40 and 197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.93, 1,117.40 and 197.13 is: 295.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.93 : 1,117.40 = 197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.93/1,117.40 = 197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.93x = 1,117.40 × 197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.93x = 220,276.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,276.27/744.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.70

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