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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.13, 1,028.98 and 199.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.13, 1,028.98 and 199.06 is: 298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.13 : 1,028.98 = 199.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.13/1,028.98 = 199.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.13x = 1,028.98 × 199.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.13x = 204,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,828.76/686.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.53

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