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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.66, 1,026.81 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.66, 1,026.81 and 197.58 is: 296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.66 : 1,026.81 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.66/1,026.81 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.66x = 1,026.81 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.66x = 202,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,877.12/684.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.32

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