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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.99, 1,026.16 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.99, 1,026.16 and 197.04 is: 295.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.99 : 1,026.16 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.99/1,026.16 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.99x = 1,026.16 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.99x = 202,195.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,195.59/683.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.61

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