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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.90, 1,027.45 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.90, 1,027.45 and 198.09 is: 297.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.90 : 1,027.45 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.90/1,027.45 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.90x = 1,027.45 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.90x = 203,527.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,527.57/684.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.16

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