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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.45, 1,026.71 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.45, 1,026.71 and 197.55 is: 296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.45 : 1,026.71 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.45/1,026.71 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.45x = 1,026.71 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.45x = 202,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,826.56/684.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.34

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