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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.81, 1,028.87 and 198.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.81, 1,028.87 and 198.90 is: 298.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.81 : 1,028.87 = 198.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.81/1,028.87 = 198.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.81x = 1,028.87 × 198.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.81x = 204,636.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,636.10/685.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.39

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