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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.58, 1,030.03 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.58, 1,030.03 and 199.68 is: 299.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.58 : 1,030.03 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.58/1,030.03 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.58x = 1,030.03 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.58x = 205,676.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,676.39/686.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.57

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