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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.64, 1,028.14 and 198.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.64, 1,028.14 and 198.58 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.64 : 1,028.14 = 198.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.64/1,028.14 = 198.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.64x = 1,028.14 × 198.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.64x = 204,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,168.04/685.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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