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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.06, 1,030.58 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.06, 1,030.58 and 200.12 is: 300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.06 : 1,030.58 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.06/1,030.58 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.06x = 1,030.58 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.06x = 206,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,233.52/687.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.17

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