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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.97, 1,028.95 and 199.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.97, 1,028.95 and 199.03 is: 298.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.97 : 1,028.95 = 199.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.97/1,028.95 = 199.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.97x = 1,028.95 × 199.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.97x = 204,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,794.79/685.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.55

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