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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.37, 1,029.43 and 199.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.37, 1,029.43 and 199.29 is: 298.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.37 : 1,029.43 = 199.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.37/1,029.43 = 199.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.37x = 1,029.43 × 199.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.37x = 205,155.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,155.10/686.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.90

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