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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.87, 1,030.47 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.87, 1,030.47 and 199.92 is: 299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.87 : 1,030.47 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.87/1,030.47 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.87x = 1,030.47 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.87x = 206,011.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,011.56/686.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.93

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