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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.86, 1,030.36 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.86, 1,030.36 and 199.92 is: 299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.86 : 1,030.36 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.86/1,030.36 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.86x = 1,030.36 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.86x = 205,989.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,989.57/686.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.90

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