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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.55, 1,028.46 and 198.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.55, 1,028.46 and 198.61 is: 297.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.55 : 1,028.46 = 198.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.55/1,028.46 = 198.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.55x = 1,028.46 × 198.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.55x = 204,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,262.44/685.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.95

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