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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.02, 1,030.57 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.02, 1,030.57 and 200.14 is: 300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.02 : 1,030.57 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.02/1,030.57 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.02x = 1,030.57 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.02x = 206,258.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,258.28/687.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.22

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