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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.03, 1,029.09 and 199.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.03, 1,029.09 and 199.07 is: 298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.03 : 1,029.09 = 199.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.03/1,029.09 = 199.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.03x = 1,029.09 × 199.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.03x = 204,860.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,860.95/686.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.62

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