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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.98, 1,028.94 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.98, 1,028.94 and 198.96 is: 298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.98 : 1,028.94 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.98/1,028.94 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.98x = 1,028.94 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.98x = 204,717.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,717.90/685.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.43

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