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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.94, 1,028.66 and 198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.94, 1,028.66 and 198.84 is: 298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.94 : 1,028.66 = 198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.94/1,028.66 = 198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.94x = 1,028.66 × 198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.94x = 204,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,538.75/685.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.19

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