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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.39, 1,026.60 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.39, 1,026.60 and 197.44 is: 296.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.39 : 1,026.60 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.39/1,026.60 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.39x = 1,026.60 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.39x = 202,689.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,689.15/684.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.16

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