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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.77, 1,028.35 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.77, 1,028.35 and 198.82 is: 298.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.77 : 1,028.35 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.77/1,028.35 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.77x = 1,028.35 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.77x = 204,456.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,456.55/685.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.14

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