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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.71, 1,030.22 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.71, 1,030.22 and 199.80 is: 299.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.71 : 1,030.22 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.71/1,030.22 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.71x = 1,030.22 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.71x = 205,837.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,837.71/686.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.74

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