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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.59, 1,025.55 and 196.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.59, 1,025.55 and 196.63 is: 294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.59 : 1,025.55 = 196.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.59/1,025.55 = 196.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.59x = 1,025.55 × 196.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.59x = 201,653.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,653.90/683.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.99

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