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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.43, 1,029.60 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.43, 1,029.60 and 199.44 is: 299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.43 : 1,029.60 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.43/1,029.60 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.43x = 1,029.60 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.43x = 205,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,343.42/686.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.15

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