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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.76, 1,026.96 and 197.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.76, 1,026.96 and 197.86 is: 296.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.76 : 1,026.96 = 197.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.76/1,026.96 = 197.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.76x = 1,026.96 × 197.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.76x = 203,194.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,194.31/684.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.74

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