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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.99, 1,028.86 and 198.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.99, 1,028.86 and 198.97 is: 298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.99 : 1,028.86 = 198.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.99/1,028.86 = 198.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.99x = 1,028.86 × 198.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.99x = 204,712.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,712.27/685.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.42

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