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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.72, 1,028.50 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.72, 1,028.50 and 198.72 is: 298.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.72 : 1,028.50 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.72/1,028.50 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.72x = 1,028.50 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.72x = 204,383.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,383.52/685.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.06

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