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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.03, 1,026.05 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.03, 1,026.05 and 197.12 is: 295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.03 : 1,026.05 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.03/1,026.05 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.03x = 1,026.05 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.03x = 202,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,248.86/684.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.67

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