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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.74, 1,028.76 and 198.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.74, 1,028.76 and 198.83 is: 298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.74 : 1,028.76 = 198.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.74/1,028.76 = 198.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.74x = 1,028.76 × 198.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.74x = 204,542.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,542.21/685.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.28

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