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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.95, 1,030.43 and 200.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.95, 1,030.43 and 200.00 is: 300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.95 : 1,030.43 = 200.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.95/1,030.43 = 200.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.95x = 1,030.43 × 200.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.95x = 206,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,089.08/686.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.01

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