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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.04, 1,024.56 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.04, 1,024.56 and 196.02 is: 294.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.04 : 1,024.56 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.04/1,024.56 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.04x = 1,024.56 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.04x = 200,834.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,834.25/683.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.03

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