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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.05, 1,030.62 and 200.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.05, 1,030.62 and 200.06 is: 300.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.05 : 1,030.62 = 200.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.05/1,030.62 = 200.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.05x = 1,030.62 × 200.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.05x = 206,189.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,189.16/687.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.11

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