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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.03, 1,030.38 and 200.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.03, 1,030.38 and 200.13 is: 300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.03 : 1,030.38 = 200.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.03/1,030.38 = 200.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.03x = 1,030.38 × 200.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.03x = 206,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,209.95/687.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.15

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