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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.56, 1,029.83 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.56, 1,029.83 and 199.62 is: 299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.56 : 1,029.83 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.56/1,029.83 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.56x = 1,029.83 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.56x = 205,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,574.66/686.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.43

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