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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.72, 1,026.93 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.72, 1,026.93 and 197.64 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.72 : 1,026.93 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.72/1,026.93 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.72x = 1,026.93 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.72x = 202,962.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,962.45/684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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