Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.96, 1,028.94 and 199
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 685.96, 1,028.94 and 199 is: 298.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685.96 : 1,028.94 = 199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685.96/1,028.94 = 199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685.96x = 1,028.94 × 199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685.96x = 204,759.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,759.06/685.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298.50
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