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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.07, 1,029.29 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.07, 1,029.29 and 199.12 is: 298.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.07 : 1,029.29 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.07/1,029.29 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.07x = 1,029.29 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.07x = 204,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,952.22/686.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.73

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