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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.66, 1,028.31 and 198.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.66, 1,028.31 and 198.58 is: 297.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.66 : 1,028.31 = 198.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.66/1,028.31 = 198.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.66x = 1,028.31 × 198.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.66x = 204,201.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,201.80/685.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.82

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