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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.63, 1,028.14 and 198.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.63, 1,028.14 and 198.57 is: 297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.63 : 1,028.14 = 198.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.63/1,028.14 = 198.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.63x = 1,028.14 × 198.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.63x = 204,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,156.45/685.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.76

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