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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.91, 1,030.53 and 199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.91, 1,030.53 and 199.95 is: 299.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.91 : 1,030.53 = 199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.91/1,030.53 = 199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.91x = 1,030.53 × 199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.91x = 206,054.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,054.47/686.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.97

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