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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.97, 1,026.10 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.97, 1,026.10 and 197.02 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.97 : 1,026.10 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.97/1,026.10 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.97x = 1,026.10 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.97x = 202,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,162.22/683.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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