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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.99, 1,027.66 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.99, 1,027.66 and 198.04 is: 297.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.99 : 1,027.66 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.99/1,027.66 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.99x = 1,027.66 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.99x = 203,517.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,517.79/684.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.11

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