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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.45, 1,026.86 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.45, 1,026.86 and 197.54 is: 296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.45 : 1,026.86 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.45/1,026.86 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.45x = 1,026.86 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.45x = 202,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,844.94/684.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.36

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