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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.96, 1,117.53 and 197.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.96, 1,117.53 and 197.15 is: 295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.96 : 1,117.53 = 197.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.96/1,117.53 = 197.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.96x = 1,117.53 × 197.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.96x = 220,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,323.83/744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.75

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