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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.99, 1,030.48 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.99, 1,030.48 and 200.07 is: 300.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.99 : 1,030.48 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.99/1,030.48 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.99x = 1,030.48 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.99x = 206,171.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,171.50/686.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.11

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