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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.89, 1,027.50 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.89, 1,027.50 and 197.97 is: 297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.89 : 1,027.50 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.89/1,027.50 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.89x = 1,027.50 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.89x = 203,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,414.18/684.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.00

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