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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.57, 1,028.20 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.57, 1,028.20 and 198.52 is: 297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.57 : 1,028.20 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.57/1,028.20 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.57x = 1,028.20 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.57x = 204,113.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,113.12/685.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.73

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