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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687, 1,030.36 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687, 1,030.36 and 199.94 is: 299.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687 : 1,030.36 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687/1,030.36 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687x = 1,030.36 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687x = 206,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,010.18/687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.87

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