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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.76, 1,118.70 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.76, 1,118.70 and 197.94 is: 296.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.76 : 1,118.70 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.76/1,118.70 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.76x = 1,118.70 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.76x = 221,434.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,434.49/745.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.92

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