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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.80, 1,027.08 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.80, 1,027.08 and 197.76 is: 296.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.80 : 1,027.08 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.80/1,027.08 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.80x = 1,027.08 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.80x = 203,115.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,115.34/684.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.61

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