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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.52, 1,029.82 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.52, 1,029.82 and 199.64 is: 299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.52 : 1,029.82 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.52/1,029.82 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.52x = 1,029.82 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.52x = 205,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,593.26/686.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.47

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