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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.74, 1,030.16 and 199.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.74, 1,030.16 and 199.75 is: 299.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.74 : 1,030.16 = 199.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.74/1,030.16 = 199.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.74x = 1,030.16 × 199.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.74x = 205,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,773.46/686.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.64

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