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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.84, 1,027.16 and 197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.84, 1,027.16 and 197.83 is: 296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.84 : 1,027.16 = 197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.84/1,027.16 = 197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.84x = 1,027.16 × 197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.84x = 203,203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,203.06/684.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.72

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