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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.87, 1,028.97 and 198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.87, 1,028.97 and 198.92 is: 298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.87 : 1,028.97 = 198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.87/1,028.97 = 198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.87x = 1,028.97 × 198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.87x = 204,685.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,685.28/685.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.43

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