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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.58, 1,028.34 and 198.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.58, 1,028.34 and 198.62 is: 297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.58 : 1,028.34 = 198.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.58/1,028.34 = 198.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.58x = 1,028.34 × 198.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.58x = 204,248.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,248.89/685.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.92

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