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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.67, 1,026.89 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.67, 1,026.89 and 197.62 is: 296.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.67 : 1,026.89 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.67/1,026.89 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.67x = 1,026.89 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.67x = 202,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,928.87/684.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.39

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