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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.78, 1,027.18 and 197.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.78, 1,027.18 and 197.86 is: 296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.78 : 1,027.18 = 197.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.78/1,027.18 = 197.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.78x = 1,027.18 × 197.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.78x = 203,237.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,237.83/684.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.79

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